Taj Gateway - Final Tender PDF

TAJ GATEWAY HOTEL AT KOLKATA
TENDER DOCUMENT
PILING, CIVIL, STRUCTURAL AND BRICK WORK
AUGUST 2008
CLIENT : JALAN INTERCONTINENTAL
ENGINEER ARCHETYPE GROUP
QS / COST CONSULTANT : PADGHAMS COST MANAGEMENT PVT LTD
STRUCTURAL CONSULTANT HALCROW CONSULTANTS
M & E SERVICES CONSULTANT TECHNO GROUP

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TENDER FOR PILING, CIVIL, STRUCTURAL AND BRICK WORK
Contents No of Pages
Tender Invitation Page 1 - 2
Instructions to Tenderers IT – 1 to 7
Appendix to Instruction to Tenderers AT – 1 to 4
Particular Conditions of Contract CC – 1 to 14
Technical Specifications Page – 1 to 67
List of Makes Page 1 – 1
BQ Introduction Page 1 – 3
Bill No 1 – Preliminaries Page 1 – 4
Preambles Page 1 – 1
Bill No 2 – Main building Page 1 – 15
Day Works Page 1 – 7
Final Summary Page 1 – 1
Appendices:
Appendix A: Form of Tender
Appendix B: Form of Tender Security
Appendix C: Form of Agreement
Appendix D: Form of Performance Bond
Appendix E: Form of Advance Guarantee
Appendix F: Form of Retention Guarantee
Appendix G: List of Drawings
Appendix H: Site Inspection Declaration
Appendix I: Proposed Sub Contractors
Appendix I: Soil Investigation Report
Drawings
Attached to Tender Document as listed in Appendix G
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TENDER FOR PILING, CIVIL & STRUCTURAL WORKS
INSTRUCTION TO TENDERERS
1 General
The Tenderer is to read carefully the instructions set out below and no claim will be entertained on the
grounds of failure to read or comply with these instructions nor for any alleged misunderstanding of their
import.
Wherever reference has been made to the Principal Project Consultant it shall also be deemed to mean
the Engineer as defined in the contract conditions.
2 Tender Scope
The Employer invites tenders from pre-qualified bidders for Carrying out the Piling, Civil & Structural
Works for the Taj Gateway Hotel Building at Kolkata. The scope of work includes complete piling, civil
and structural works, External works, Road works and builder’s works carried out as defined in the
Contract.
3 Tender Documents
The documents forming part of this tender are listed below in two volumes:
Instruction to Tenderers (with Appendix)

Conditions of Contract
Specifications
Bill of Quantities
Appendices as listed in the Index sheet
Tender Drawings
It is the Tenderer’s responsibility to examine carefully the whole of the Tender Documents and to satisfy
himself that he understands their full import severally and jointly. The Tenderers are advised to check
against the relevant index/contents lists and satisfy themselves that they are in possession of each and
every page, drawing, schedules etc. of the Tender documents. No claims will be entertained on the
grounds that the Tenderer failed to see any of the documents.
It is the Tenderer’s responsibility to obtain all the information he requires to arrive at his tender price and
no claim for the alteration of the tender amount will be entertained on the grounds of failure to obtain
accurate information or any alleged misrepresentation, misinformation or of any written instructions given
by any person other than that allowed in the Contract Documents and any official revision notices
forwarded by the Principal Project Consultant prior to the tender submission date.
4 Tender Document Fee
One complete set (hard copy) shall be provided to the Tenderers upon payment of a Tender Fee
stipulated in the Tender Invitation Letter. The Tender Fee (non refundable) shall be paid in the form of
cheque or demand draft in favour of the Employer.
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INSTRUCTION TO TENDERERS (cont’d)
5 Tender Submission
The Tenders shall be submitted at the office of the Engineer within the due date and the time stipulated in
the tender invitation. The complete Tender Document shall be submitted in the following manner:
1. Envelope 1 marked” PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL”, “TENDER FOR PILING, CIVIL AND
STRUCTURAL WORKS FOR THE TAJ GATEWAY HOTEL AT KOLKATA” containing the
following envelopes
2. Envelope 2 marked “ Cover letter and attachments” only. This shall contain the cover letter, the
additional information stated in clause 6 below, any technical data, technical and commercial
deviations.
3. Envelope 3 marked “Priced tender document” containing the complete tender document with the
priced BQ.
Tenderers shall note that deviation of any type stated in envelope 3 will not be valid. The Employer shall
evaluate the priced BQ only when the submission stated in the envelope 2 above is acceptable.
The Tender document shall be addressed to
M/s Jalan Inter Continental

9C Lord Sinha Road
Ground Floor
Kolkata – 700071
Attention: Mr Aditya Jalan. Managing Director
All the pages (including drawings and specifications) in the tender documents shall be stamped by the
Tenderer and included in his tender submission. The Form of Tender shall be signed (and stamped) by
the authorized signatory failing which the tender shall be rejected.
6 Additional Information
In addition to the tender documents mentioned above the submission shall include the following additional
information. The Tenderer shall clearly list in his tender cover letter the additional information included in
his tender. This additional information shall be included as a separate section in the tender submission.
1. Copy of Company Registration
2. Power of Attorney for the signatory signing the Tender
3. Proposals for subcontracting components of the Works
4. Proposed work methodology, quality control, testing procedures and safety procedures
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6 Additional Information (cont’d)
5. Preliminary work programme supported with brief on proposed resources
6. Proposed key personnel with their brief resume and a “ Project Organisation Chart “.
7 Preparation of Tender
Tenderers are advised to strictly comply with the requirement to submit the tender document only by
inserting the information as required without making any changes in the contents of the tender document
issued. If the Tenderer makes any such changes his tender will be rejected.
8 Alternative Tenders
The Base tender shall fully comply with the stipulated conditions. However Alternative Tenders are being
invited from Tenderers taking into consideration of the Basic Rates for the following items
Cement (all grades) - INR …….per Bag
Reinforcement steel (all diameters) - INR …….per MT
RMC (all grades) - INR …….per M3
The Basic Rate is defined as the cost of the material without taxes and duties but inclusive of
transportation cost, delivered to site before unloading. The Basic rates are applicable only for those works
for which the following materials are brought to site for execution of works. Fluctuations in the basic rate
during the construction period shall be adjusted in the Contract Price.
The alternative proposal(s) shall be considered at the Employer’s discretion.
9 Cost of Tendering
The Tenderer shall bear all costs associated with the preparation and submission of his tender including
site visits / investigations and the Employer will in no case be liable for those costs.
10 Site Visit
The Tenderer, at his own responsibility and risk is encouraged to visit and examine the Site of Works, its
surroundings, sub-soil conditions and obtain all information that may be necessary for preparing the
Tender and entering into a contract for construction of the Works. The costs of visiting the Site shall be at
the Tenderer’s own expense. Further the Tenderer shall make all necessary arrangements for the safety
of the persons visiting the site and shall indemnify the Employer against any claims arising out of the
Tenderer’s site visit. Tenderers shall fill in and sign the Appendix H, Site Inspection Declaration as an
evidence of their site visit.
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11 Tender Amendments
The Tenderer is not authorized to make any amendments in the tender documents unless it is officially
issued as an ADDENDUM by the Engineer. During the tender period the Employer shall notify the
Tenderers on any amendments to be made in tender conditions or other tender documents. The Engineer
or the QS / Cost Consultant shall issue these amendments to the Tenderers in the form of tender
addendum until 4 (four) days before the tender submission date. The issue of such addendum within such
date shall not entitle the Tenderer for any extension of tender submission time.
Tenderers shall review the tender documents and if any clarifications are required they should send
requests for clarifications to the Engineer.
The Engineer shall review the request(s) with the other Consultants and the Employer and issue either a
clarification letter to all the Tenderers or a tender addendum as necessary. If required the Engineer shall
arrange for a Pre-bid meeting to address the Tenderers queries and to advise or clarify any specific
aspects in the tender. The Engineer shall notify the Tenderers on the date, venue and time of the Pre-bid
meeting 3 (three) days in advance and the Tenderers shall depute their representatives to the meeting.
Only those Tenderers who have visited the site and have raised queries/clarifications shall be invited to
attend the Pre-bid meeting. The outcome of the Pre-bid meeting shall be minuted by the Engineer and
circulated to the Tenderers as a tender addendum.
Any addendum issued as above shall become part of the tender documents and the Tenderers shall
acknowledge these addenda and include them in their tender submission.
12 Tender Pricing
The contract shall be based on “Re measurable” form based on the priced Bills of Quantities. The tender
sum shall be based on the rates inserted by the Tenderer in the Approximate Bills of Quantities and the
Initial Contract Sum shall be ascertained based on the actual quantities using the tender rates at the time
of contract award. No request for adjustment in tender unit rates shall be allowed for any change in the
actual quantities.
The unit rates inserted by the Tenderers shall be treated as “Firm Rates” until the end of the contract
duration including extended period of contract, if any.
The Tenderer’s attention is drawn to the Preliminaries bill where the various obligations of the Contractor
under the contract are itemized. Tenderers are advised to price these items in detail as required.
The tender unit rates are deemed to cover all obligations of the Contractor (statutory or otherwise) to carry
out and complete the contract in accordance with the contract drawings, specifications and other contract
documents and shall include all direct costs, all indirect costs, all taxes and duties and any other
incidental and related costs. If a Tenderer has not priced a specific item in the tender bills of quantities it
will be deemed that the Tenderer has covered this item elsewhere and will not be considered in the
remeasurement.
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12 Tender Pricing (cont’d)
Tenderers shall not amend the quantities in the bills of quantities. If the Tenderers require clarification on
any quantities, item description, etc in the bills of quantities he should raise a request for clarification. The
bills of quantities shall be treated as a fair reflection of the scope of work defined in the drawings and
specifications, which form the basis for this contract.
Any item which is shown in the drawings but not included in the bills shall be brought to the attention of
the Engineer for clarification. The Engineer shall discuss with the QS/Cost Consultant and issue an
addendum with revised bills of Quantities, if required.
Apart from the items covered in the drawings and specifications the tender bills may include “rate only”
items under various trades and these unit rates shall be used for assessment of variations.
Tenderers are advised to price the bills consistently. The Engineer may require the Tenderer to submit the
detailed rate analysis for the verification of the QS/Cost Consultant during the evaluation of the Tenders
or during contract execution for the purpose of assessment of variations.
13 Pricing Errors
Tenders that fully conform to the tender conditions will be checked by the QS/Cost Consultant for any
arithmetical errors and adjusted as follows.
1. where there is a discrepancy between the amounts in figures and in words the amount in words will
be used to ascertain the contract sum
2. where there is a discrepancy between the unit rate and the item total resulting from multiplying the
unit rate by the quantity which ever is found reasonable by the QS/Cost Consultant shall be used to
ascertain the contract sum
The QS/Cost Consultant shall adjust the tender sum in accordance with the above procedure for the
correction of errors and, with the concurrence of the Tenderer, shall be considered as binding upon the
Tenderer. If the Tenderer does not accept the adjustment then the tender may be rejected.
15 Employer’s Rights
The Employer reserves the right to accept or reject any tender, to annul the tender process and reject any
or all tenders, at any time prior to award of contract, without thereby incurring any liability to the Tenderer
or Tenderers or any obligation to inform the affected Tenderer or Tenderers of the grounds for the
Employer’s action. The Employer also reserves the right not to accept the lowest tender.
The Employer further reserves the right to split the Tender at any time prior to the award of a contract or
call for revised tenders with amendments to the original tender.
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16 Tender Security
Tenderers shall provide a tender security for an amount of 0.5% of their Tender Sum along with their
tender. The Employer shall reject tenders that do not include a tender security. The tender security shall
be either in the form of a bank guarantee, in the format provided in the tender document or in the form of
demand draft in favour of the Employer.
The tender security submitted by the Tenderer shall be valid for 7 days after the expiry of the tender
validity date. The tender security shall be extended for a further duration if the Tenderer accepts the
Employer’s request for extension of the tender validity.
The tender security shall be returned to the successful Tenderer upon acceptance of his tender by the
Employer; confirmation of contract award by the successful Tenderer and submission of the performance
guarantee by the successful Tenderer within the date stipulated in the contract conditions and in the
specified format.
The tender security of the successful Tenderer shall be forfeited if
1. the Tenderer does not accept the contract award or
2. the Tenderer does not submit the performance bond in the specified format within the date stipulated
in the contract conditions or
3. the Tenderer does not accept the adjustments to the tender sum as determined under clause 12 of
this tender conditions
The tender security shall be returned to the unsuccessful Tenderers within 28 days from the tender
validity date. The tender security of the unsuccessful Tenderers shall be forfeited if they withdraw their
tenders after submission.
17 Tender Validity
The tender shall be valid for a period of 90 days from the submission of their original tender. The
Employer may request the Tenderer to extend the tender validity by a further duration and the Tenderer
shall either accept or reject the request but under no circumstance accept for extension by adjusting the
tender price.
18 Performance Security
The successful Tenderer shall submit a performance security for an amount of 10% of the accepted
contract amount. The security shall be in the specified format and shall be submitted within the duration
specified in the contract conditions. Failure to do so will result in the Employer forfeiting the Tenderer’s
tender security.
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19 Ethical Standards
The Employer requires that Tenderers participating in this tender shall observe the highest standard of
ethics during the procurement and execution of this contract. In pursuance of this policy, the Employer will
reject a proposal for award of work if he determines that the Tenderer recommended for award has
engaged in corrupt or fraudulent practices in competing for the contract under consideration. For the
purpose of this provision, the terms set forth below as follows:
“Corrupt Practice” means the offering, giving, receiving or soliciting of any thing of value to influence the
action of an official in the procurement process or in contract execution; and
“Fraudulent Practice” means a misrepresentation of facts in order to influence a procurement process or

the execution of a contract to the detriment of the Employer, and includes collusive practice among
Tenderers (prior to or after bid submission ) designed to establish bid prices at artificial non-competitive
levels and to deprive the Employer of the benefits of free and open competition.
20 Tender Confidentiality
Information relating to the examination, clarification, evaluation and comparison of Tenders and
recommendations for the award of a contract shall not be disclosed to other Tenderers or any other
persons not officially concerned with such process until the award to the successful Tenderer has been
announced. Any effort by a Tenderer to influence the Employer’s processing of Tenders or award
decisions will result in the rejection of his Tender.
21 Joint Venture
Two or three companies/contractors may jointly participate in the tender process. In such cases each
entity would be jointly and severally responsible for completing their obligations in accordance with the
contract conditions. The parties shall nominate an authorised representative to act on behalf of the JV.
22 No Contractual Relation
The Tenderer shall acknowledge and agree that this is only an invitation to tender and shall not commit or
bind the Employer to enter into a contract or otherwise.
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APPENDIX TO TENDER
With the exception of the items for which the Employer’s requirements have been inserted, the following
information must be completed before the Tender is submitted.
Item Sub-Clause Data
Employer’s name and address 1.1.2.2 & 1.3 M/s Jalan Intercontinental Hotel Pvt Ltd
No 9C, Lord Sinha Road, Ground Floor,
Kolkata – 700 071
Engineer’s name and address 1.1.2.2 & 1.3 M/s Archetype India C. C Pvt Ltd
1013 Modi Tower, 98 Nehru Place
New Delhi 110 019
QS/Cost Consultants name and address 1.1.2.9 Padghams Cost Management Pvt Ltd
4th Floor, Chateau D’ Ampa Building,
New No 37 Nelson Manickam Road,
Aminjikarai, Chennai 600 029
Time for Completion of Works 1.1.3.3 517 days. The Contractor shall comply with
the milestones attached to this Appendix.
Defects Notification Period 1.1.3.7 365 days
Electronic transmission systems 1.3 Not applicable
Governing Law 1.4 Laws of India
Ruling language 1.4 English
Language for communications 1.4 English
Time for access to Site 2.1 Within 2 days from the day of issuance of
Letter of Acceptance
Amount of Performance Security 4.2 10 % of the Accepted Contract Amount in

the form of BG and shall be released after
completion of DLP + 90 days
Tenderer’s Signature _______________________
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APPENDIX TO TENDER ( Cont’d)
Normal Working Hours 6.5 Working hours shall be in accordance with

Statutory Regulations
Delay damages for the Works 8.7 & 14.5(b) 0.5% of the Contract Price per week
Maximum amount of delay damages 8.7 5 % of the final Contract Price
Total advance payment 14.2 10 % of the Accepted Contract Amount in

against Bank Guarantee.
Number and timing of installments 14.2 Two installments.
First installment: 10% of the value of piling

works upon award of Contract
Second installment: Total advance

payment less first installment amount upon
beginning of Civil Works.
Currencies and proportions 14.2 All in Indian Currency
Start repayment of advance payment 14.2 (a) Once certified work value is more than
20% of initial contract sum
Repayment amortisation of advance payment 14.2 (b) Repayment shall be on pro-rata basis
based on certified work value and shall be
completed when the certified amount
reaches 80% of the initial contract amount.
Percentage of retention 14.3 5% on each running bill
Limit of Retention Money 14.3 5% of the Accepted Contract Amount
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APPENDIX TO TENDER (Cont’d)
Plant and Materials for payment when 14.5 (b) Not Applicable
shipped en route to the site
Plant and materials for payment when 14.5 (c)

delivered to Site Not Applicable
Minimum amount of Interim Payment Monthly Interim Payments

Certificates
Release of Retention Money 14.9 50% shall be released after issuance of

taking over certificate and the remaining
50% shall also be released against B.G
which shall be retained upto DLP or upto
completion of the rectification work during
DLP whichever is later.
Periods for submission of insurance
(a) evidence of insurance 18.1 7 Days
(b) relevant policies 18.1 21 Days
Minimum amount of third party insurance 18.3 INR 5,00,000 for each occurrence for
unlimited occurrences during the execution
of the contract.
Date by which the DAB shall be appointed 20.2 Not Applicable
The DAB shall be 20.2 Not Applicable
Appointment ( if not agreed ) to be made by 20.3 Not Applicable

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Appendix A
MILESTONES TO BE ACHIEVED
The following milestones shall be achieved within the overall completion period. The number of days stated
shall be calculated from the Contract Commencement Date.
TAJ GATEWAY PROJECT-KOLKATA-MILESTONES
Completion
Sl No Description
number of days
from LOA
1 50% piling 85
2 100% piling 155
3 Completion of raft 249
4 Completion of Basement/Plinth 362
5 Completion of 3rd RCC+Masonry 431
6 Completion of 6th floor RCC+ Masonry 496
7 Completion of all civil work 517

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PILING, CIVIL, STRUCTURAL AND BRICK WORK – CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
The Contract shall be governed by the General Conditions in the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for
Construction for Building and Engineering Works designed by the Employer, first edition 1999 as amended
by the Particular Conditions stated below:
Clause 1 General Provisions
Sub Clause 1.1 Definitions
Sub Sub Clause 1.1.2 Parties and Persons
Add after Engineer in line 1, Sub-Sub-Clause 1.1.2.6
Design Consultants, QS/Cost Consultant
Delete existing Sub-Sub-Clause 1.1.2.9 and insert
“ QS/Cost Consultant “ means the person appointed by the Employer to act as the QS/Cost Consultant for
the purposes of the contract and named in the Appendix to Tender, or other person appointed from time to
time by the Employer and notified to the Contractor under Sub-Clause 3.4
Sub Sub Clause 1.1.3.1 Dates, Tests, Periods and Completion
Replace “ 28 days “ in line 1 with “ 7 days “
Sub Sub Clause 1.1.4 Money and Payments
Add new Sub- Sub-Clause 1.1.4.13
“ Prime Cost Sums “ means a sum (if any ) which is specified in the contract as a prime cost sum for the
execution of any part of the works either through the Main Contractor or for the supply of plant, materials or
services under new Sub-Clause 13.9
Sub Clause 1.3 Commmunications
Delete “ or transmitted using ………………….. Appendix to Tender” in sub paragraph (a)
Sub Clause 1.4 Law and Language
Delete the Clause entirely and replace with
The Contract shall be governed by the prevailing Indian laws and the language and communications
related to this contract shall be in English language
Sub Clause 1.5 Priority of Documents
Add new paragraph at the end
The Contractor shall review the documents issued to him during the course of execution and notify the
Engineer within a reasonable time frame on any ambiguity or discrepancy in the documents.
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Sub Clause 1.6 Contract Agreement
Delete “ 28 days “ after within in first line and insert “ 45 days “.
Sub Clause 1.7 Assignment
Delete the clause entirely and insert
The Contractor shall not assign the whole or any part of the Contract or any benefit or interest in or under
the contract without the written consent of the Employer. The Employer reserves the right to assign the
benefits of the Contract as required for his business purposes without the Contractor’s consent.
Sub Clause 1.8 Care and Supply of Documents
Delete “six “ in third line in second paragraph and insert “seven “.
Sub Clause 1.9 Delayed Drawings or Instructions
Insert at the beginning
The Contractor shall submit an information release schedule including drawings, instructions or any
information required for execution of the Works, with required dates (along with his programme, in
accordance with Clause 8.3) for the review and approval of the Engineer. The approved information
schedule shall form the basis for monitoring the release of information to the contractor. The Contractor
shall periodically update the information release schedule and submit it to the Engineer for review.
Delete “plus reasonable Profit” in the first line of sub paragraph (b).
Clause 2.0 The Employer
Sub Clause 2.1 Right of Access to Site
Delete “plus reasonable profit” in front line of sub paragraph (b).
Sub Clause 2.2 Permits, Licences or Approvals
Replace “ shall “ with “ may “ in first line of first paragraph
Delete sub paragraph (a)
Add after first sentence in first paragraph.
This provision shall not relieve the contractor of his absolute responsibility to obtain any permits, licenses or
approvals “.
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Sub Clause 2.4 Employer’s Financial Arrangements
Delete sub-clause entirely
Clause 3 The Engineer
Sub Clause 3.3 Instructions of the Engineer
Replace “ two ” in first line in sub paragraph (c) with “ five ”
Sub Clause 3.4 Replacement of Engineer
Delete Sub-clause entirely
Sub Clause 3.5 Determinations
Add after second paragraph
The Engineer shall consult with the Q.S/ Cost Consultant while agreeing or determining any matter in
accordance with the contract that involves cost and contractual assessments. The Engineer shall instruct
the contractor as required to provide any information required by the Q.S/ Cost Consultant to assist the
Engineer in making such determinations.
Clause 4 The Contractor
Sub Clause 4.2 Performance Security
Delete “28 days” in first line of second paragraph and insert “7 days”.
Delete “annexed to the particular condition” in fourth line of second paragraph and insert “included in the
tender document”.
Sub Clause 4.6 Co-operation
Delete the existing clause entirely and insert:
The Employer shall appoint Direct Contractors or designate his own personnel to carry out the other works
required for the completion of the building. The Contractor shall provide all reasonable co-operation and
assistance to such Direct Contractors & Employer’s Personnel to enable them to carry out their Works. The
Contractor shall allow the Direct Contractor’s / Employer’s Personnel to use the temporary works/facilities,
such as access roads, etc without affecting his work programme and without incurring any additional costs
for providing such facilities.
Sub Clause 4.7 Setting Out
Delete “ plus reasonable profit “ after Cost in second line of sub paragraph (b).
Delete “and (b)” in the fourth line of the last paragraph.

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Sub Clause 4.10 Site Data
Delete first paragraph & insert
The Employer shall provide, if available, the soil investigation report carried out by an independent agency,
for the Contractor’s reference only. The Employer does not take any responsibility for the information
contained in the report. The Contractor shall verify the information contained in that report and satisfy
himself for the purpose of execution of his Works.
Sub Clause 4.12 Unforeseeable Physical conditions
Delete “However…………………. Contract Price” in lines 8 to 11 in the sixth paragraph.
Sub Clause 4.19 Electricity, Water and Gas
Delete “except as stated below” in line 1 of first paragraph.
Sub Clause 4.20 Employer’s Equipment and Free-Issue Material.

rd
Delete “immediately” in line 6 in 3 paragraph.
Add new paragraphs at the end
Sub Clause 4.20 Employer’s Equipment and Free-Issue Material. (Cont’d)
Delete “immediately” in line 6 in 3rd paragraph.
Sub Clause 4.21 Progress Reports
Delete “Six copies” in line 2 and insert “Five Copies”.
Sub Clause 4.26 Hoardings
No placards or advertisements shall be affixed to any temporary hoardings, gantry, scaffolding, building or
structure without the Engineer's written approval to their design and placing. The right of advertisement
upon hoardings, gantries, etc. and upon any building is absolutely reserved by the Employer.
Sub Clause 4.27 Reports and Meetings
Within 14 days of submission of the Programme, the Contractor shall prepare a complete schedule of all
submittals including that of his Subcontractors and Suppliers as required by the Specification.
Within 21 days from the Commencement Date, the Contractor shall prepare and submit in collaboration
with the principal Sub-contractors and Suppliers, a detailed Material Status Report including details of the
proposed dates for order of the materials and the expected date of arrival at site. This report must be
updated and presented with full documentation to the Engineer on a monthly basis. The Contractor shall
provide evidence of the orders placed to the Engineer if required by the Engineer.

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Sub Clause 4.27 Reports and Meetings (Cont’d)
An initial project meeting will be conducted by the Engineer within 7 days of the issue of the Instruction to
Commence. The meeting will be a general organizational one and will review responsibilities and
personnel assignments and contract procedures. Subsequent project meetings will be held on site at
regular intervals at the discretion of the Engineer. The Contractor should hold meetings with his Sub-
contractors prior to the project meetings to determine what items need to be discussed with the Engineer.
The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer and other Consultants before each meeting an agenda listing
site problems, variations or extra works instructed by the Engineer, progress of the Works and any other
matters for discussion during the meeting.
The Contractor shall submit 4 copies of a detailed monthly report including the updated programme,
updated material status reports, submittal schedule, status of information release schedule, quality and
safety reports, etc to the Engineer at the beginning of every month. The report shall be reviewed in the
monthly project meeting which will be conducted by the Engineer.
Sub Clause 4.28 Existing Services
The contractor shall take all necessary measures to ascertain the location of all existing services including
liaising with local authorities, public undertakings, the Engineer and any other persons having knowledge of
the site to avoid damage to any existing services. The Contractor shall also protect such services or divert
as required and shall liaise with all statutory authorities in this regard.
Sub Clause 4.29 Compliance with Public Regulations
The Contractor shall not obstruct any public way or otherwise do anything which may amount to a nuisance
or annoyance, and shall not interfere with any right of way or light to adjoining property, and any notice
received by him or left upon the Site requiring the discontinuance or suspension of any part of the Works
shall be at once forwarded by him or given to the Employer's Representative in writing, and the Contractor
shall keep the Employer indemnified against any claim or loss consequent upon any act, neglect or
omission of the Contractor or his agents, servants or workmen in this respect.
Clause 5 Nominated Subcontractors
Delete sub-clause entirely
Clause 6 Staff & Labour
Sub Clause 6.4 Labour Laws
During continuance of the contract, the Contractor and his Subcontractors shall abide at all times by all
existing labour enactment and rules made there under, regulations, notifications and bye laws of the State
or Central Government or local authority and any other labour law (including rules) regulations, bye laws
that may be passed or notification that may be issued under any labour law in future either by the State or
Central Government or the local authority. The Contractor shall keep the Employer indemnified in case any
action is taken against the Employer by the competent authority on account of contravention of any of the
provisions of any Act or rules made there under, regulations or notifications including amendments.

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Sub Clause 6.4 Labour Laws (Cont’d)
If the Employer is caused to pay or reimburse such amounts as may be necessary to cause or observe, or
for non-observance of the provisions stipulated in the notifications/bye laws/Acts/Rules/regulations
including amendments, if any, on the part of the Contractor the Employer shall have the right to deduct any
money from the Contractor. The Employer shall also have right to recover from the Contractor any sum
required or estimated to be required for making good the loss or damage suffered by the Employer.
The employees of the Contractor and the Subcontractors in no case shall be treated as the employees of
the Employer at any point of time.
Some of the major labour laws that are applicable to construction industry are given below. The Contractor
shall comply with the current provisions of such laws and shall comply with any other laws related to the
execution of the Works.
• Workmen Compensation Act 1923

• Payment of Gratuity Act 1972
• Employees P.F and Miscellaneous Provision Act 1952
• Maternity Benefit Act 1951
• Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act 1970
• Minimum Wages Act 1948
• Payment of Wages Act 1936
• Equal Remuneration Act 1979
• Payment of Bonus Act 1965
• Industrial Disputes Act 1947
• Industrial Employment’s (Standing Orders) Act 1946
• Trade Unions Act 1926
• Inter-State Migrant workmen’s (Regulation of Employment & Conditions of Service) Act 1979
• The Building and Other Construction workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of
Service) Act 1996 and the Cess Act of 1996
Sub Clause 6.5 Working Hours
Delete the existing clause entirely and insert:
The Contractor shall comply with the prevailing statutory regulations with respect to working hours.
The Contractor shall programme the activities &/ or milestones that require the prior inspection of the
Engineer or his representative with in the normal working days and working hours followed in the industry.
Under unavoidable circumstances the Contractor may request the Engineer for inspections to be carried
out outside the normal working days/ hours. The Engineer may either accept or reject the request
depending upon the availability of his personnel. A rejection of such request shall not entitle the contractor
for any extension of time.
The provisions of the above clause do not apply for any unavoidable, emergency, safety works. If the need
arises for such works the Contractor shall proceed with due diligence after notifying the Engineer.
Clause 6.6 Facilities for Staff and Labour
Add the following paragraph after second paragraph.
The Contractor shall provide sanitation and other welfare facilities of reasonable standards and in
accordance with the statutory norm to all workmen at site.

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Clause 6.6 Facilities for Staff and Labour (Cont’d)
The Contractor shall not provide & shall not allow any of his Subcontractors to provide any temporary
accommodation for workmen within the site premises.
Sub Clause 7.2 Samples
Delete the existing Sub Clause and insert:
The Contractor shall as required by the Engineer submit adequate number of samples of materials, data for
equipment and relevant information to the Engineer for selection / approval of the Engineer prior to ordering
/ using the materials , equipment in or for the works.
Steel, RMC, cement and for other materials contractor may be asked to obtain the approval of the sample
prior to procurement.
Sub Clause 7.4 Testing
Delete “plus reasonable profit” in sub paragraph (b) under paragraph five.
Clause 8 Commencement, Delays and Suspension
Sub Clause 8.1 Commencement of Works
Delete “Unless…………Acceptance” in lines 2 to 4 in the first paragraph and insert:
The Commencement Date for the works shall be within 2 days after the Contractor receives the Letter of
Acceptance or such other date agreed and specified in the Letter of Acceptance.
Sub Clause 8.3 Programme
Delete “28 days” in the first line of first paragraph and insert “ 14 days”.
Add new sub paragraph (e) under first paragraph.
(e) Schedule of information required from the Engineer to enable the contractor comply with the over all
completion period.
Add new paragraphs at the end:
The Contractor shall agree with the Engineer the dates for completing any portion of the work to enable the
other Direct Contractors or Nominated Subcontractors to commence their works in those portions.
The Contractor shall carryout and complete the works in accordance with the milestones stated in
the contract (Appendix to Tender)
Sub Clause 8.4 Extension of Time for Completion
Delete “or other substantial change in the quantity” in lines 3 in sub paragraph (a) and insert:
change in the overall value of Accepted Contract Sum exceeds 25%.

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Sub Clause 8.4 Extension of Time for Completion (Cont’d)
Add “and unforeseeable” after adverse in sub paragraph (c).
Delete sub paragraph (d) entirely.
Add new paragraph at the end:
The Contractor’s request for any extension of time shall be subject to the condition that the relevant events
stated in this Sub Clause affects the critical path of the Contractor’s work programme.
Sub Clause 8.7 Delay Damages
Add new paragraphs at the end:
In addition to the above provisions,
If the Contractor fails to complete any of the milestone stated in Appendix A – Appendix to tender, then the
Contractor shall pay delay damages to the Employer at the sums and limits stated in the Appendix to
tender for that portion of works. Upon award of the contract, the split of the Contract sum into the various
milestone stages shall be determined by the Engineer for the purpose of determining the delay damages
for non-completion of the Milestone stages.
If the Contractor delays in the interim milestone stages but completes the overall project within the Time for
completion then the earlier delay damages recovered by the Employer shall be paid back to the Contractor
without any interest.
If the Contractor delays in the interim milestone stages and also in the overall completion is delayed then
the delay damages shall be recovered based on the following method:
1. Delay damages for the number of days delay in overall Time for completion.
MINUS
2. Delay damages recovered earlier for non completion of milestones.
Clause 10 Employer’s Taking Over
Sub Clause 10.1 Taking over of the works and Sections
Delete “substantially affect” & insert “affect in any way” in line 3 of sub paragraph (a) under paragraph 3.
Sub Clause 10.2 Taking Over of the Parts of the Works
Delete “plus reasonable profit” in line 5 in paragraph 4 and “profit” in line 7 in paragraph 4.
Sub Clause 10.3 Interference with Tests on Completion
Delete “plus reasonable profit” in line 1 in sub paragraph (b).

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Clause 11 Defects Liability
Sub Clause 11.1 Completion of Outstanding Work and Remedying Defects
Insert “minor” after the word any in line 1 of paragraph (a).
Sub Clause 11.3 Extension of Defects Notification Period
Add new paragraph at the end:
The limitation of Contractor’s liability provided in this clause is without prejudice to his liabilities under law
after completion of the Defects Liability Period.
Sub Clause 11.4 Failure to Remedy Defects
Add after plus in line 6 of sub paragraph (c) under paragraph 2:
costs incurred for using alternative facilities and financing costs (limited to a maximum of 10% of contract
sum)
Sub Clause 11.7 Right to Access
The Contractor’s right provided in paragraph 1 of this Sub Clause is subject to the Contractor giving
advance request to the Employer on the details of the Contractor’s personnel, materials, plant & labour
required for carrying out the rectification of defects & other associated works.
Clause 12 Measurement and Evaluation
Sub Clause 12.1 Measurement and Evaluation
Insert QS / Cost Consultant after Engineer in all paragraph in the entire sub Clause
Add new paragraph at the end.
The QS/ Cost Consultant shall arrange a meeting with Contractor’s authorized representative upon
commencement of the works to discuss and agree the stages / time periods at which the joint
measurements shall be carried out for the purpose of interim/ final valuations. The measurements shall be
carried out for the permanent works using the latest contract drawings and other relevant information
wherever possible.
Sub Clause 12.2 Method of Measurement
Delete the existing clause and insert.
The method of measurement shall be in accordance with the Handbook of Method of Measurement of
Building Works, First Revision, the relevant parts of IS 1200 as amended/ in the Bill of Quantities or other
applicable schedules.

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Sub Clause 12.3 Evaluation
Delete sub para (a) under second paragraph
Delete third paragraph and insert
For items not existing in the Bill of Quantities or substitution to items in the Bill of Quantities, rate payable
shall be determined by methods given below and in the order given below :
(a) Derived from rates and prices for similar items in the Bill of Quantities with reasonable adjustments as
required.
(b) Competitive market rates of materials, labour and plant used, plus 15% for overheads and profits of
contractor.
Sub Clause 12.4 Omissions
Delete the existing Sub Clause entirely and add.
Whenever the omission of any work form part (or all) of variation, the value of such omitted work shall be
ascertained based on the rates in Bill of Quantities and the actual quantities computed using the relevant
contract drawings wherever possible.
Clause 13 Variations and Adjustments
Sub Clause 13.1 Right to Vary
Delete second paragraph
Delete sub paragraph (a) and add new paragraph at the end.
The changes in quantity of work as a result of remeasurement of the original scope of work shall not
constitute a variation.
Sub Clause 13.2 Value Engineering
Delete sub paragraph (c ) entirely and insert the following
(c ) if this change results in a reduction in the contract value of this part, the Contractor shall be incentivised
at a percentage of 20% of the value of reduction. However such determination shall be made by the
Engineer.
Sub Clause 13.3 Variation Procedure
Add “if it affects the critical path” after Programme in sub paragraph in sub paragraph (b).
Sub Clause 13.7 Adjustments for Changes in Legislation
Insert “taxes, duties” after Laws in line 2, 3, 4 of para 1 and line 2 of para 2.

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Sub Clause 13.7 Adjustments for Changes in Legislation (cont’d)
The Contractor claim shall be valid only upon submits of proper evidence of legislation change and
payments made.
Sub Clause 13.8 Adjustments for Changes in Cost
Delete the sub clause entirely and replace with
The contract price shall not be adjusted for any increase or decrease in cost of Labour, goods and other
inputs to the works.
Clause 14 Contract Price and Payment
Sub Clause 14.2 Advance Payments
Delete sub paragraph (b) under fourth paragraph and insert:
Deductions shall be made on a Pro-rata basis with respect to the value of work certified. However the
deduction shall be completed when the certified value of work reaches 80% of the accepted contract
amount.
Sub Clause 14.3 Application for Interim Payment Certificates
Add after “to the Engineer” in line 1 of first paragraph.
with a copy to the QS/ Cost consultant
Add a line at the end of the first paragraph
The minimum amount of monthly billing shall be _____ Crores.
Add, after “below” in the third line of sub Para (a) based on the joint measurements agreed with the QS/
Cost Consultant
Delete “changes in Cost” in line 2 & 3 in sub paragraph (b)
Delete “Sub-Clause” 13.8 in sub Para (b)
Delete “added and” in line 1 of sub Para (d).
Sub Clause 14.5 Plant Materials intended for the Work
Delete entire sub clause
Sub Clause 14.7 Payment
Delete “56 days” in line 1 of sub Para (b) and insert “28 days”.

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Sub Clause 14.8 Delayed Payment
Delete Sub Clause entirely
Sub Clause 14.10 Statement of Completion
Delete “six copies” in line 2 of first paragraph and insert “four copies”.
Add after works in line 2, sub paragraph(a).
based on the measurements and variation amounts principally agreed with QS/ Cost consultant.
Sub Clause 14.11 Application for Final Payment Certificate
Delete “ Sub-Clause 20.4 (Obtaining Dispute Adjudication Board’s Decision) or in lines 5 & 6 of third
paragraph.
Sub Clause 14.14 Cessation of Employer’s Liability
Delete last paragraph
Sub Clause 14.15 Currencies of Payment
Delete the Sub Clause entirely and insert
The Contract Price shall be paid in the Indian Currency.
Clause 15 Termination
Sub Clause 15.2 Termination by Employer
Delete “ without the required agreement ” in sub paragraph (d)
Add in line 2 of fifth paragraph after goods
Temporary works
Delete “ temporary works “ in lines 1 & 2 in sixth paragraph
Clause 16 Suspension and Termination by Contractor
Sub Clause 16.1 Contractor’s Entitlement to Suspend Work
Delete “ or the Employer fails to comply with Sub Clause 2.4 ( Employer’s Financial Arrangements) in lines
2 & 3 in first paragraph.
Sub Clause 16.2 Termination by Contractor
Delete sub paragraph (e)

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Clause 17 Risk and Responsibility
Sub Clause 17.5 Intellectual and Industrial Property Rights
Add after infringement in line 2 of third paragraph
Attributable to Employer
Clause 18 Insurance
Sub Clause 18.1 General Requirements for Insurances
Delete third paragraph
Delete “and/or the Employer” in line 4 of paragraph 11.
Sub Clause 18.2 Insurance for Works and Contractor’s Equipment
Delete first sentence of first paragraph and replace with
“The insuring Party shall insure the Works, Plants, Materials and Contractors Documents for not less than
1.25 times the value of Accepted Contract Amount”.
Delete seventh paragraph
Sub Clause 18.4 Insurance for Contractor’s Personnel
Delete “ The Employer and the Engineer ” in line 1 of second paragraph and add
The Employer, The Engineer, The QS/Cost Consultant and other Sub Consultants
Clause 19 Force Majeure
Sub Clause 19.6 Optional Termination Payment and Release
Delete sub paragraphs (d) and (e) under second paragraph
Clause 20 Claim, Disputes and Arbitration
Sub Clause 20.1 Contractor’s Claims
Delete “ 42 days “ and insert “ 28 days ” in line 1 of fifth paragraph
Sub Clause 20.2 Appointment of Dispute Adjudication Board

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Sub Clause 20.3 Failure to Agree Dispute Adjudication Board
Sub Clause 20.4 Obtaining Dispute Adjudication Board’s Decision
Sub Clause 20.5 Amicable Settlement
Delete “ where notice………………….. under Sub Clause 20.4 above” and insert “ if a dispute arises”.
Sub Clause 20.6 Arbitration
Delete the existing Sub Clause entirely and insert new Sub Clause as follows:
Unless settled amicably any dispute shall be finally settled by arbitration. The Arbitration shall be conducted
in accordance with the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. A Committee of Arbitrators shall be
appointed composed of one Arbitrator to be nominated by the Contractor, one to be nominated by the
Employer and the third Arbitrator, who will act as a Chairman but not as umpire, to be chosen jointly by the
two nominees. The decision of majority of Arbitrators shall be final and binding on both parties.
The Arbitration shall be conducted at Kolkata.
Arbitration may be commenced prior to or after completion of the Works. The obligations of the parties and
the Engineer shall not be altered by reason of any arbitration being conducted during the progress of the
Works.

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Structural Specifications
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CONTENTS
Section S-1 Earthwork, Metal Packing and Sub-surface Drainage
Section S-2 Concrete : Plain and Reinforced
Section S-3 Form Work
Section S-4 Reinforcement
Section S-5 Structural Steel Works
Section S-6 Concrete Pile Foundations
Jalan Intercontinental Hotels Limited CONTENTS

Taj Gateway, Kolkata : Structural Specifications, July 2008
Section S-1 ~ Earthwork, Metal Packing and Sub-surface Drainage
1. General
This section covers the works specification of earthwork in excavation in all kinds of
strata including but not limited to soft soil, murrum, hard murrum, weathered rock, hard
rock etc. It also covers filling excavated earth in plinths, sand filling in plinth, metal
packing, rubble soling, and sub-surface drainage.
Reference IS Codes
IS: 1200 - Method of Measurement for Building Works

IS: 3764 - Safety code for Excavation Work
IS: 1498 - Classification and Identification of Soil for General Engineering Purpose
IS: 2720 - Method of Test for Soil
Contractor shall provide all tools, plants, instruments, qualified supervisory personnel,
labour, materials, and temporary works, consumables, any and everything necessary,
whether or not such items are specifically stated herein, for completion of the Work.
Contractor shall carry out the survey of the site before excavation and set properly all
lines and establish levels for various works such as earthwork in excavation for levelling,
basement, foundations, plinth filling, roads, drains, cable trenches, pipelines etc. Such
survey shall be carried out by taking accurate cross sections of the area perpendicular to
established reference / grid lines at 5 m intervals or nearer as determined by Engineer
based on ground profile. These shall be checked by Engineer and thereafter properly
recorded.
The area to be excavated /filled shall be cleared of fences, trees, plants, logs, slumps,
bush, vegetation, rubbish slush etc. and other objectionable matter. If any roots or
stumps of trees are found during excavation, they shall also be removed. The material so
removed shall be burnt or disposed off as directed by Engineer. Where earthfill is
intended, the area shall be stripped of all loose / soft patches, top soil containing
deleterious matter / materials before fill commences. Final cleaning shall be done with
removal of all rubbish up to the distance of 30.0 mt. all around outside the periphery of
building foot print.
Excavation for all works and of materials required for filling shall be to the exact width,
length and depth shown on the drawings or as directed by the Engineer. If excavation is
carried out to greater width, length, depth than required, the Contractor shall make good,
at his own cost, the extra depth by sound plain or concrete filling and extra length or
width filled in by well consolidated earth or if the Engineer thinks it necessary for the
stability of the work, by masonry or concrete as he may direct.
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Excavation material required for filling shall be stacked or dumped where indicated by
the Engineer. Excavated material not required for filling and any surplus material shall
be removed and spread on the site anywhere within the premises and as directed by the
Engineer or carted away from the site as directed by the Engineer. Dumping of this
surplus material shall be in an orderly manner and according to the levels/grades as
indicated by the Engineer. The cost of such removal and spreading shall be borne by the
Contractor and held to be included in the Contract Rates.
The Contractor shall, at the Contract Rates, make provision for all shoring, pumping,
dredging, bailing out or draining water whether subsoil or rain or other water and the
excavation shall be kept free of water while the masonry work or concrete work is in
progress and until the Engineer considers the work well set (Refer IS:3764 Safety Code
for Excavation Work). The sides of trenches shall be kept vertical and the bottom
horizontal and shall be run level throughout or properly stepped as directed by the
Engineer.
The Contractor shall erect and maintain during progress of works temporary fences
around dangerous excavations.
2. Types of Strata
2.1 Excavation in ordinary soil means excavation in ordinary hard soil including stiff
heavy clay, hard shale, or compact soil or any material, which can be removed by
the ordinary application of spades, shovels, picks and pick axes. This shall also
include removal of isolated boulders each having a volume not more than 0.50
cu.m.
2.2 Excavation in soft rock includes limestone, sandstone, laterite, etc. or other rock
which can be quarried or by mechanical equipment like JCB, Poclain, or
compressed air equipment like breaker, etc. This shall also include excavation of
tarred pavements, masonry work and rock boulders each having a volume of not
more than 0.75 cu.m.
2.3 Excavation in hard rock includes any rock bound in ledges or masses in its
original form or cement concrete, excavation of which in the opinion of the
Engineer requires the use of compressed air, equipment, chiselling sledge
hammer and blasting or any other method. Blasting shall be carried out through
authorised agencies and all statutory laws, regulations shall be observed.
2.4 Excavation in marshy soil include soils like soft clays and peats excavated below
the original ground level of marshes and swamps and soils excavated from other
areas requiring continuous pumping or bailing out of water.
In case of any difficulty concerning the interpretation of Clauses a, b, c and d

above, the Engineer shall decide whether the excavation in a particular material is

in ordinary soil, soft rock or hard rock and his decision in this matter shall be
final and binding on the Contractor and without appeal. Merely the use of higher
category equipment or explosive in excavation will not be considered as a reason
for higher classification unless same are clearly necessary in the opinion of the
Engineer.
The foundation trenches shall be inspected and passed by the Engineer before
concrete or masonry work is commenced and the Contractor shall hold an order
in writing to this effect, otherwise the Contractor shall be liable to have this work
removed for inspection.
3. Relics, Objects of Antiquity, Etc.
All gold, silver, oil minerals archaeological and other findings of importance, all precious
stones, coins, treasures, relics, antiques and other similar things which may be found in
or upon the site shall be the property of Owner and Contractor shall dully preserve the
same to the satisfaction of Owner and from time to time deliver the same to such person
or persons as Owner may from time to time authorise or appoint to receive the same.
4. Backfilling in Foundation and Plinth
The earth for backfilling in foundation and plinth shall be got approved by the Engineer.
In the foundation the backfilling shall be done in layers not more than 200mm thick and
shall be thoroughly watered and consolidated by approved method. The rate for
backfilling in foundation is deemed to have been included in the excavation rate.
The backfilling in plinth and other places which are required for levelling shall be done in
layers not more than 300 mm thick except minimum of top three layers shall be done in
layers not more than 150 mm thick. Each layer shall be watered and thoroughly
consolidated by power driven roller/pan vibrator/vibratory roller of approved capacity.
The process shall be repeated till the required level is achieved. After the backfilling is
completed the surface shall be uniformly dressed and levelled.
For large area or for deep filling or instructed by Engineer, the degree of compaction for
filling will be measured as follows:
Top layer of filling 98% modified

Proctor Dry density at OMC
Lower two layers below top layer 95% modified
Below above mentioned three layers 90% modified

5. Backfilling for subsurface drains (Filter drains)
Backfilling materials for subsurface drains shall conform to one of the following grades
as specified:
Sieve Percent by weight passing the sieve

Designation Class I Class II Class III
50mm – – 100
40mm – – 95 - 100
25mm – 100 –
20mm – 90 – 100 50 - 100
10mm 100 40 – 100 15 – 55
4.75mm 90 – 100 25 – 40 0 – 25
2.36mm 80 – 100 18 – 33 0–5
1.18mm 50 – 95 – –
600 micron 30 – 75 5 – 15 –
300 micron 10 – 30 0–7 –
150 micron 0 – 10 – –
75 micron 0–3 0–3 0–3
The filter material shall be deposited in layers not exceeding 200mm
6. Metal Packing
Unless otherwise specified, stones for metal packing shall consist of crushed or broken
stone. It shall be hard, durable and free from disintegrated particles, excessive dust and
other objectionable matter.
Grading of aggregates shall conform to one of the gradings given in the following tables
as appropriate:
Grading Size Sieve designation % by weight Remarks

No. range (IS:460) in mm passing the sieve
1 90mm 100mm 100 Suitable for
to 40mm 80mm 65-85 100mm
63mm 25–60 consolidated
40mm 0–15 thickness
20mm 0–5
2 63mm 80mm 100 Suitable for
to 40mm 63mm 90-100 75mm
20mm 0–5
3 50mm 63mm 100 Suitable
to 20mm 50mm 95-100 or 65mm
10mm 0–5
Screening to fill the voids shall consist of same material as coarse aggregates and shall
conform to the grading given below:
Classification Size of Sieve % by weight

screening designation Passing the sieve
A 12.5mm 12.5mm 100
10.0mm 90–100
4.75mm 10–30
150 micron 0–8
B 10.0mm 10.00mm 100
4.75mm 85–100
150 micron 10–30
The metal packing shall be done in layers not more than 100mm compacted thickness.
For 150mm compacted thickness, it shall be done in two layers each of 75mm
compacted thickness.
After laying, each layer shall be compacted thoroughly either by rollers or small vibratory
roller, as specified or by other equivalent method approved by the Engineer. Slight
sprinkling of water shall be done at the time of rolling.
After rolling has been completed, screening shall be applied uniformly and gradually to
fill the interstices and the surface shall be dry rolled. In no case shall the screenings be
dumped in a heap on the rolled surfaces. Rolling shall be accompanied with brooming.
After application of screening and rolling, the surface shall be copiously sprinkled with
water and rolled. If necessary additional screenings applied to fill the voids if any.
Rolling shall be continued until the coarse aggregates are well bonded. Care shall be
taken that the base or sub-grade does not get damaged due to addition of excessive
quantities of water during the construction.
7. Mode of Measurements:
Mode of measurement for Earth work in excavation including back filling
7.1 All excavation shall be measured net. Dimensions for purpose of payment shall
be reckoned on the horizontal area of the excavation at the base for foundations
of the walls, columns, footings, tanks, rafts or other foundations
structure to be built, multiplied by the mean depth from the surface of the
ground in accordance with the drawings. Excavation inside slopes shall not be
paid for. Contractor may make such allowances in his rates to provide for
excavation in side slopes keeping in mind the nature of the soil and safety of
excavation.

7.2 Backfilling on the sides of foundations of columns, footings, structures, walls,
tanks rafts, trenches etc. with excavated materials will not be paid for
separately. It shall be clearly understood that the rate quoted for excavation
including backfilling shall include stacking of excavated material,
excavation/stacking of selected stacked material, conveying it to the place of
final backfill, compaction etc. as specified. As a rule material to be back filled
shall be stacked temporarily within the basic lead of 100 metres unless otherwise
specified in the item.
7.3 The measurement for other backfilling shall be based on actual difference of
levels before filling and after levelling.
7.4 The rates quoted shall also include for dumping of excavated materials in
regular heaps, bunds, riprap with regular slopes within the lead specified and
levelling the As a rule, all softer material shall be laid along the centre of the
heaps, the harder and more weather resisting materials forming the casing on
the sides and the top. Excavated soft rock or hard rock shall be stacked
separately.
7.5 The bailing out of water shall also be executed by the Contractor at his own cost.
7.6 The rate for metal packing shall be based on final compacted thickness and shall
include all labour, materials and the cost of rolling with road roller or other
equivalent method to obtain full compaction, application of screening, watering
etc. complete. It shall be measured in square meters.

Section S-2 ~ Concrete : Plain and Reinforced
1. Cement
The Cement used shall be any of the following with the prior approval of the Engineer:
IS: 8112 - Specification for 43 Grade Ordinary Portland Cement

IS: 12269 - Specification for 53 Grade Ordinary Portland Cement
IS: 269 - Specification for ordinary, rapid hardening and low heat Portland cement.
IS: 455 - Specification for Portland blast furnace slag.
IS: 1489 - Specification for Portland-pozollana cement.
IS: 4031 - Methods of physical tests for hydraulic cement.
IS: 650 - Specification for standard sand for testing of cement.
Use
Cement shall be used in the order in which it is received. Cement in bags in storage for
more than 3 months shall be retested before use.
Testing
A sample taken once for every 1000 bags shall be tested. Tests shall be carried out for
fineness, initial and final setting time, and compressive strength (IS:4031) and the results
approved by the Engineer before use of the cement in permanent works. Samples shall
be taken immediately on receipt of cement at site. The methods and procedure of
sampling shall be in accordance with IS:3535. The Engineer may specify other forms of
sampling and tests including chemical analysis, (IS:4032) if in his opinion the cement is of
doubtful quality; the costs of such additional tests shall be borne by the Contractor.
2. Fine Aggregates (Sand)
2.1 The Fine Aggregates shall be any of the following with the prior approval of the
Engineer :
IS: 383 - Specification for coarse and fine aggregates from natural sources
for concrete.
IS: 2386 - (Parts I to VIII): Methods of test for aggregates for concrete.
IS: 2386 - (I) Flakiness Index of aggregates and
IS: 5640 - Method of test for Impact value of Aggregates.
2.2 It shall be river or pit sand conforming to IS:383, obtained from sources
approved by the Engineer. If permitted by the Engineer, crushed stone sand
produced from stones, suitable for concrete aggregates, and manufactured

in special sand producing crushers such as impactors, hammer mills and
processed through stone on stone, vertical shaft crushers such as Barmac /
Svedala for particle shaping and excess fines removed by suitable dust
extractors. The particle shape shall be nearly cubical. If crushed stone sand
contains high percentage of fines, the sand will be separated in two
fractions viz. 0 - 2.36 mm and 2.36 - 4.75 mm size. These two fractions
will be suitably blended to obtain desired grading of sand. In case of
rushed stone sand the fines i.e. (-) 0.15 mm shall be less than 5 %. The crushed
stone sand shall be tested for flow time and voids as per ASTM 1252, and if
found suitable shall only be used.
The sand shall not contain silt more than a total of 2% by weight and shale, clay,
silt and other structurally weak particles a total of 5%.
If considered by the Engineer as necessary, the sand shall be washed in screw

type mechanical washers in potable water to remove silt, clay and chlorides. This
shall be done at least one day before using it in concrete.
The washed sand shall be stored on a sloping concrete platform and in such a
manner as to avoid contamination. Such sand washing, storing, etc. shall be at
the Contractor’s cost.
2.3 If grading of fine aggregates can be improved by mixing two sands, the Engineer
may at his discretion specify such mixing, and may permit the use of crushed
sand as one of the two sands forming the mixture. The provision of two types of
sand and their mixing in the specified proportions shall be at the Contractor's
cost.
2.4 The sand shall be screened on 4.75 mm size screen to eliminate over size
particles. The cost of screening is deemed to be included in Contractor’s rates.
2.5 The aggregate shall be subjected to tests in accordance with IS 2386 as may be
ordered by the Engineer.
3. Coarse Aggregates
3.1 The Coarse Aggregates shall be any of the following with the prior approval of
the Engineer :
IS: 383 - Specification for coarse and fine aggregates from natural sources
for concrete.
IS: 2386 - (Parts I to VIII): Methods of test for aggregates for concrete.
IS: 2386 - (I) Flakiness Index of aggregates and
IS: 5640 - Method of test for Impact value of Aggregates.

Aggregates shall be properly screened and if necessary washed clean before use.
3.2 Coarse aggregates containing flat or flaky pieces or mica shall be rejected.
3.3 Coarse aggregates shall be supplied in the following sizes
Nominal size Maximum size Minimum size

10mm 12mm 5mm
20mm 25mm 10mm
40mm 40mm 20mm
80mm 80mm 40mm
3.4 The grading of coarse aggregate shall be such that not more than 5% shall be
larger than the maximum size and not more than 10% shall be smaller than the
smallest size. Between these sizes the coarse aggregate shall be well graded.
3.5 The aggregates shall be subjected to tests in accordance with IS 2386 as may be
ordered by the Engineer.
3.6 Aggregate shall be stored in such a way as to prevent segregation of sizes and
avoid contamination with fines.
4. Mixers and Vibrators
4.1 If specified in the schedule of items, for all structural concreting work the
Contractor shall provide automatic weigh-batching plant of suitable capacity. The
plant used shall conform to IS:4925.
4.2 The Contractor shall provide concrete mixers as per :
IS: 1791 - Specification for batch type concrete mixers

IS: 2438 - Specification for roller pan mixer
and vibrators as per :
IS: 2505 - Specification for concrete vibrators immersion type

IS: 2506 - Specification for screed board concrete vibrators
IS: 2514 - Specification for concrete vibrating tables.
IS: 3366 - Specification for pan vibrators
IS: 4656 - Specification for form vibrators for concrete.
supplied by recognised manufacturers.

5. Concrete
The concrete shall be conforming to the following:
IS: 456 - Code of practice for plain and reinforced concrete.

IS: 1343 - Code of practice for pre-stressed concrete
IS: 457 - Code of practice for general construction of plain and reinforced concrete
for dams and other massive structures
IS: 3370 - (Part I to IV): Code of practice for concrete structures for storage of
liquids
IS: 3935 - Code of practice for composite construction
IS: 3201 - Criteria for design and construction of pre-cast concrete trusses.
IS: 2204 - Code of practice for construction of reinforced concrete shell roof
IS: 2210 - Criteria for the design of RC shell structures and folded plates.
IS: 3558 - Code of practice for use of immersion vibrators for consolidating
concrete.
IS: 3414 - Code of practice for design and installation of joints in buildings
IS: 2571 - Code of practice for laying in-situ cement concrete flooring.
IS: 10262 - Recommended guidelines for Concrete Mix Design
SP: 23 - Handbook on Concrete Mixes
5.1 Grade of Concrete
The concrete is designated as follows :

Concrete M 25/20
The letter M refers to the mix
The number 25 represents the characteristic compressive strength of 15cm cubes
at 28 days in MPa (Mega Pascals : 1 MPa : 10 kg/cm2 approximately). M25
concrete thus has a characteristic strength of 250 kg/cm2.
The number /20 represents the maximum nominal size of aggregate in the mix,
in this case 20mm.
5.2 Minimum Cement Content
For all structural concrete work, minimum cement content shall not be less than
320 kg/m3 of concrete for durability considerations, unless & otherwise
specified.
5.3 Trial Mixes
5.3.1 The Contractor is entirely responsible for the design of the concrete mixes. The
design is however to be approved by the Engineer at least 8 weeks before
commencing any concreting in the Works, the Contractor shall make trial mixes
using samples of coarse aggregates, sand, water and cement, typical of those to be

used in the Works, and which have been tested in an approved laboratory. A
clean dry mixer shall be used and the first batch discarded
5.3.2 The required average strengths of different grades of concrete at 28 days for
which the mixes shall be designed are specified in the table below :
Grades Characteristic Target mean f’cm

of strength (f’ck) strength (Mpa) (MPa)
Concrete at 28 days at 7 days at
(Mpa) 28 days
M 15 15 18 24
M 20 20 21 29
M 25 25 23 34
M 30 30 26 39
M 35 35 31 44
M 40 40 36 49
M 45 45 40 54
The mixes are designed to yield mean strengths (f'cm) greater than the
corresponding specified characteristic strengths (f'ck) as indicated in Table 1.
The difference between f'cm and f'ck is called the `Current Margin'. The value of
the current margin has been set at 9 MPa for all grades of concrete. The concrete
mixes shall be designed on the basis of required strength, desired workability, the
maximum size of aggregate and also upon the various grades of cements as
specified in IS: 10262-1982, Clause 3.1.1. Accordingly the required cement
content shall be ascertained. The contractor may be allowed to use either
approved plasticizers or increased cement content to achieve the required
strengths at his own cost.
5.3.3 For each grade a total of 18 cubes shall be made. Of these 18 cubes made not
more than 6 may be made on any day and further, of the 6 cubes made in one
day not more than 2 cubes may be made from any single batch. 9 of these cubes,
each representing a different batch of concrete shall be tested at the age of 7 days
and the remaining 9 cubes shall be tested at the age of 28 days. The making of
the cubes, their curing, storing, transporting and testing shall be in accordance
with Indian Standards IS: 516. The test shall be carried out in a laboratory
approved by the Engineer.
5.3.4 If the average strength of the concrete cubes falls below the required strength
fresh preliminary mixes for that grade shall be made as before, until the trial
mixes yield cubes of compressive strength at 28 days greater than the required
average strength at that age.
5.3.5 Whenever there is a significant change in the quality of any of the ingredients for
concrete, the Engineer may at his discretion order the carrying out of fresh trial

mixes. All costs for trial mixes and tests shall be to the Contractor's account and
held to be included in the contract rates.
5.3.6 Before commencing the Works the Contractors shall submit to the Engineer, for
approval full details of all preliminary trial mixes and tests.
5.3.7 When the proportions of a concrete mix have been approved by the Engineer,
the Contractor shall not vary the quality or source of the materials or the mix
without the written approval of the Engineer.
5.4 Concrete Cube Tests
The quality of hardened concrete will be verified by the following procedure:
5.4.1 The Engineer shall select random batches of concrete for examination without
warning the Contractor and sampling will generally be done at the point of
discharge from the mixer.
5.4.2 From the batches thus selected 6 concrete cubes shall be made in accordance
with Indian Standards. However not more than 2 cubes may be made from any
single batch. Of these 6 cubes thus made 3 cubes (each cube representing
concrete of different batches) shall be tested at 7 days and the remaining 3 cubes
shall be tested at 28 days.
5.4.3 All cubes shall be made, cured, stored, transported and tested in accordance with
Indian Standards. The tests shall be carried out in a laboratory approved by the
Engineer.
5.4.4 At least 6 cubes shall be made on each day's concreting until 60 cubes have been
made for each grade of concrete. This is the initial period.
5.4.5 After the initial period, subject to the acceptance of the Engineer, the frequency
at which the cubes shall be made may be reduced as follows :
(1 set = 6 cubes, each pair of cubes representing concrete from a different batch.)
At least 1 set for each day's concreting consisting of :
a) 1 set for every 10m3 or part thereof of concrete for critical structural
elements like columns, masts, larger cantilever, plus.
b) 1 set for every 40m3 or part thereof for all other elements.
If concrete is batched at more than one point simultaneously the above

frequency of making cubes shall be followed at each point of batching.

3 of the cubes of each set shall be tested at 7 days and the remaining 3 cubes shall
be tested at 28 days from the day of casting the cubes.
5.5 Permeability Test
The concrete will be verified for permeability by the following procedure and
shall confirm to IS:3085-1965 – ‘Permeability of Cement Mortar & Concrete’.
5.5.1 The Engineer shall select random batches of concrete for examination
without warning the Contractor and sampling will generally be done at the
point of discharge from the mixer and at placing point.
5.5.2 From the batches thus selected 2 concrete cylinders shall be made in accordance
IS:3085.
5.5.3 All cylinders shall be made, cured, stored, transported and tested in
accordance with IS:3085. The tests shall be carried out in a laboratory approved
by the Engineer.
5.5.4 At least 2 cylinders shall be made on each day’s concreting until 60 cylinders have
been made for each grade of concrete. This is in the initial period.
5.5.5 After the initial period, subject to the acceptance of the Engineer, the frequency
at which the cylinders shall be made may be reduced as follows:-
(1 set = 2 cylinders, representing concrete from a different batch.)

At least 1 set for each day’s concreting consisting of :
i) 1 set for every 10 m3 or part thereof concrete for critical structural

elements plus 1 set for every 40 m3 or part thereof for all other
elements.
ii) If concrete is batched at more than one point simultaneously the above
frequency of making cylinders shall be followed at each point of batching.
The cylinders will be tested as per the procedure, given in Clause 6 next.
5.5.6 Test Procedure:
The permeability of concrete will be verified by the following procedure:
i) Prepare a cylindrical test specimen 150 mm dia and 160 mm high.

ii) After 28 days of curing, test specimen will be filted in a machine such that
the specimen can be placed in water under pressure up to 7 bars.

iii) At first a pressure of one bar is applied for 48 hours, followed by 3 bars
for 24 hours and 7 bars for next 24 hours.
iv) After the passage of the above period, the specimen is taken out and split
in the middle by compression applied on two round bars on opposite
sides above and below.
v) The water penetration in the broken core is measured with scale and the
depth of penetration assessed in mm (max permissible limit 75 mm).
5.6 Acceptability Criteria
Cube Tests :
5.6.1 The strength requirement of any particular grade of concrete will be considered
satisfactory if the 28 days' compressive strengths of individual sets (each set
consists of 3 cubes) and of individual cubes satisfy the following requirements :
i) For the first five sets
a. The average strength determined from any group of three consecutive

test cubes exceeds the specified characteristic strength (f'ck) by not less
than 0.8 times the current margin.
b. Only one individual cube test result in any set may fall below the
specified characteristic strength provided that this value is not less than
95% of the specified characteristic strength.
ii) Provided that the average strength of any fifteen consecutive cubes
exceeds the specified characteristic cube strength by at least 0.9 times the
current margin all the subsequent test results may be considered
acceptable if:
a) The average strength as determined from any group of three consecutive

test cubes exceeds the specified characteristic strength (f'ck) by not less
than 0.6 times the current margin.
b) Only one individual cube test result in any set may fall below the
specified characteristic strength provided that this value is not less than
90% of the specified characteristic strength.
5.6.2 Whenever a mix is redesigned due to a change in the quality of aggregates or

cement or for any other reason, it shall be considered a new mix and used initially
subject to the acceptability criteria in B.9 above.

5.6.3 The above specification is based on an assumed standard deviation of 5.5 MPa,
and a probability concrete strengths falling below the desired minimum strength
of 1 in 20. In case quality control is very good at site and the cube test results
consistently show a standard deviation better than the standard deviation
assumed here the Engineer may in his discretion reduce the required target
strength f'cm for any particular grade of concrete, and in consequence the current
margin.
5.6.4 If the concrete produced at site does not satisfy the above strength requirements,
the Engineer will reserve the right to require the Contractor to improve the
methods of batching, the quality of the ingredients and redesign the mix with
increased cement content if necessary. The Contractor shall not be entitled to
claim any extra cost for the extra cement used for the modifications stipulated by
the Engineer for fulfilling the strength requirements specified.
Permeability Test :
The concrete shall pass the permeability test if it is properly compacted and is not
considered permeable when tested as per IS 3085:1965, and the water penetration
in the broken core is less than 25mm. No extra payment shall be made for this
test and cost of the same will be included in his rate for concrete work.
5.7 Mix Design
It is the complete responsibility of the Contractor to design the concrete mixes

by approved standard methods and to produce the required concrete conforming
to the specifications and the strength requirements approved by the Engineer. It
is expected that the Contractor will have competent staff to carry out this work.
5.8 Failure to meet Specified Requirements
5.8.1 If from the cube test results it appears that some portion of the Works has not
attained the required strength, the Engineer may order that portion of the
structure be subjected to further testing of any kind whatsoever as desired by the
Engineer, including, if so desired by him, full load testing of the suspected as well
as adjacent portions; of the structure as specified in the Conditions of Contract.
Such testing shall be at the Contractor's cost. The Engineer may also reject the
work and order its demolition and reconstruction at the Contractor's cost.
5.8.2 If the strength of concrete in any portion of the structure is lower than the
required strength, but is considered nevertheless adequate by the Engineer so
that demolition is not necessary, the Contractor shall be paid a lower rate for
such lower strength concrete as determined by the Engineer.

5.9 Site Testing
As frequently as the Engineer may require, testing shall be carried out in the field
for:
• Moisture content, absorption and density of sand and aggregates

• Silt content of sand
• Grading of sand and aggregates
• Slump test of concrete
• Concrete cube test
• Permeability test for concrete as per IS:3085-1965
• Density and pH value of Plasticiser
The Contractor shall provide and maintain at all times, until the Works are
completed, equipment and staff required for carrying out these tests. The
Contractor shall grant the Engineer or his representative full access to this
laboratory at all times and shall produce on demand complete records of all tests
carried out on site.
Before concreting commences on any section of the Works the Contractor shall
obtain approval of the Engineer or his representative as regards the form and
reinforcement conforming with the drawings. He shall also indicate to the
Engineer in writing and obtain his approval for positions of construction joints.
The Engineer or his representative's approval shall not relieve the Contractor of
any of his obligations to comply with the provisions of this specification or
contract.
5.10 Admixtures
Approved admixtures and air entraining agents may be permitted by the Engineer
at his discretion provided that the strength requirements are not affected by their
use. Any cement saving due to their use will be to the benefit of the Contractor.
The admixture will not be paid for separately.
5.11 Volume Batching with Weight Control
Where volume batching with weight control is specified by the Engineer, all
measurements of coarse aggregates and water shall be by volume and of cement
by the bag, controlled by regular periodic weighing. In order to ensure correct
proportioning the following precautions shall be taken:
5.11.1 The Contractor shall maintain at site a suitable number of platform balances
similar to the balances used for weighing luggage at railway platforms, capable of
weighing up to 200 kg to the nearest 100 grams; the balance shall be used for

weighing cement bags and occasional boxes of sand and coarse aggregate as
specified below.
5.11.2 The Contractor shall provide the mixer operator with standard measures for
measuring the water to be used in the mix.
5.11.3 The quantity of water to be added to the mix shall be approved by the Engineer
or his representative and may be adjusted by them as frequently as necessary in
order to allow for the moisture content of the sand or coarse aggregate and
workability desired. On no account shall the Contractor allow more water to be
added to the mix than that specified by the Engineer or his representative.
Concrete containing water in excess of that specified shall be rejected and not
allowed for use in the Works.
5.11.4 Sand and coarse aggregates shall be measured by volume. The size of measuring
boxes or the depth to which they are filled or both shall be adjusted to obtain the
correct weight of each material specified by the Engineer for that mix.
5.11.5 Every fifth or tenth measuring box of sand or of coarse aggregate shall be
weighed on the balance to ensure that filling of boxes is being uniformly done.
Adjustment shall be made from time to time in the amount of each box filled to
take into account variations in moisture content and consequent bulking of sand.
5.11.6 More frequent weighing of boxes, particularly of sand if found to vary

considerably in moisture content and bulking, may be required by the Engineer
and shall be done by the Contractor without additional cost.
5.12 Weigh Batching
All structural concrete shall be weigh batched. All concrete ingredients except
shall be batched by weight using a weigh batcher of an approved make (IS: 2722 -
Portable swing weigh batchers for concrete). Batching shall be to an accuracy of
not less than 1/2 kg and the batcher shall be tested for accuracy of calibration
before commencement of the Works and at least once a week thereafter or more
frequently if so required by the Engineer.
5.13 Water shall be batched by weight or by volume measures as approved by the

Engineer. The method of batching shall be such as will ensure accuracy to 0.5
litres or better.
5.14 Placing temperatures
During extreme hot or cold weather, the concreting shall be done as per
procedures set out in IS:7861, Parts I & II.

Fine and coarse aggregates for concreting shall be kept shaded and the concrete
aggregates sprinkled with water for a sufficient time before concreting in order to
ensure that the temperature of these ingredients is as low as possible prior to
batching. The mixer and batching equipment shall be also shaded and if
necessary painted white in order to keep their temperatures as low as possible.
The placing temperature of concrete shall be as low as possible in warm weather
and care shall be taken to protect freshly placed concrete from overheating by
sunlight in the first few hours of its laying. The time of day selected for
concreting shall also be chosen so as to minimise placing temperatures. In case
of concreting in exceptionally hot weather the Engineer may in his discretion
specify the use of ice either flaked and used directly in the mix or blocks used for
chilling the mixing water. In either case, the Contractor shall be paid only the
cost of such ice delivered on site and nothing extra for additional labour involved
in weighing and mixing.
5.15 Transporting, Placing, Compacting and curing
Transporting, placing, compacting and curing of concrete shall be in accordance

with IS: 456.
1 Transporting
The mix after discharging from the mixer shall be transported by wheel barrows,
buckets, pimps etc. without causing segregation and loss of cement slurry and
without altering its desired properties with regard to water cement ratio, slump,
air content, cohesion and homogeneity. It should be ensured that the concrete is
moved to its final destination before it attains an initial set.
2 Placing
The height of any single lift of concrete shall not exceed 1.5m for walls or 3.0m
for columns. The thickness of horizontal layers shall not exceed 300mm. High
velocity discharge of concrete causing segregation of mix shall be avoided. The
concrete shall be placed in the forms gently and not dropped from a height
exceeding 1.5m except in columns where the maximum allowed will be 2.0m.
Each layer of concrete shall be compacted fully before the succeeding layer is
placed and separate batches shall follow each other so closely that the succeeding
layer shall be placed and fully compacted before the layer immediately below has
taken initial set. The method of placing shall also be such as to prevent
segregation.
Concreting of any portion or section of the work shall be carried out in one
continuous operation and no interruption of concreting work will be allowed
without approval of the Engineer.

3 Compaction
Internal (needle) and surface (screed board) vibrators of approved make shall be
used for compaction of concrete.
Internal vibrators shall be used for compaction of concrete in foundations,

columns, buttresses arch section etc. For sections such as slabs, the concrete
shall be compacted by surface type vibrators. Depending on the thickness of
layer to be compacted, 25 mm, 40 mm, and 60 mm dia internal vibrators will be
used. The concrete shall be compacted by use of appropriate diameter vibrator
by holding the vibrator in position until:
i) Air bubbles cease to come to surface.

ii) Resumption of steady frequency of vibrator after the initial short period
of drop in the frequency, when the vibrator is first inserted.
iii) The tone of the vibrated concrete becomes uniform.
iv) Flattened, glistening surface, with coarse aggregates particles blended into
it appears on the surface.
After the compaction is completed, the vibrator should be withdrawn

slowly from the concrete so that concrete can flow in to the space
previously occupied by the vibrator. To avoid segregation during
vibration the vibrator shall not be dragged through the concrete nor used
to spread the concrete. The vibrator shall be made to penetrate, into the
layer of fresh concrete below if any for a depth of about 150mm. The
vibrator shall be made to operate at a regular pattern of spacing. The
effective radii of action will overlap approximately half a radius to ensure
complete compaction.
v) To secure even and dense surfaces free from aggregate pockets, vibration
shall be supplemented by tamping or rodding by hand in the corners of
forms and along the form surfaces while the concrete is plastic.
vi) A sufficient number of spare vibrators shall be kept readily accessible to

the place of deposition of concrete to assure adequate vibration in case of
breakdown of those in use.
vii) Form vibrators whenever used shall be clamped to the sides of formwork
and shall not be fixed more than 450 mm above the base of the new
formwork and concrete shall be filled not higher than 230mm above the
vibrator. The formwork must be made specially strong and watertight
where this type of vibrator is used.

Care must be taken to guard against over vibration especially where the
workability of the concrete mix is high since this will encourage
segregation of the concrete.
viii) Plain concrete in foundations shall be placed in direct contact with the
bottom of the excavation, the concrete being deposited in such a manner
as not to be fixed with the earth. Plain concrete also shall be vibrated to
achieve full compaction.
4 Concrete placed below the ground shall be protected from falling earth
during and after placing. Concrete placed in ground containing
deleterious substances shall be kept free from contact with such ground
and with water draining there from during placing and for a period of
seven days or as otherwise instructed thereafter. Approved means shall
be taken to protect immature concrete from damage by debris, excessive
loading, abrasion, vibrations, deleterious ground water, mixing with earth
or other materials, and other influences that may impair the strength and
durability of the concrete.
5.16 Construction Joints
Construction joints in all concrete work shall be made as directed by the

Engineer. Where vertical joints are required, these shall be shuttered as directed
and not allowed to take the natural slope of the concrete.
Before fresh concrete is placed against a vertical joint, the old concrete shall be
chipped, cleaned and moistened. Where required, suitable expansion joints shall
also be provided as directed by the Engineer.
No separate payment shall be allowed to the Contractor for forming joints or

chipping and cleaning them. When a horizontal construction joint is formed,
provision shall be made for interlocking with the succeeding layer by the
embeddment of saturated wooden blocks or strips bevelled on four sides to
facilitate their removal. Prior to the next pour the wooden pieces shall be
loosened and removed in such a manner as to avoid injury to the concrete.
Construction joints in concrete walls and slabs for liquid retaining structures shall
be prepared in a similar manner to normal construction joints and metal, rubber
or plastic water stops shall be cast into joints. Measures shall be taken by the
Contractor to ensure that no displacement or distortion of water stops takes
place during placing of concrete.

5.17 Cracks
If cracks, which in the opinion of the Engineer may be detrimental to the

strength of the construction, develop in concrete construction, the Contractor at
his own expense shall test the slab or other construction as specified in Special
Conditions. If under such test loads the cracks develop further, the Contractor
shall dismantle the construction, carry away the debris, replace the construction
and carry out all consequential work thereto.
If any cracks develop in the concrete construction, which in the opinion of the
Engineer, are not detrimental to the stability of the construction, the Contractor
at his own expense shall grout the cracks with neat cement grout and also at his
own expense and risk shall make good to the satisfaction of the Engineer all
other building works such as plaster, moulding, surface finish of floors, roofs,
ceilings, etc. which in the opinion of the Engineer have suffered damage either in
appearance or stability owing to such cracks. The Engineer's decision as to the
extent of the liability of the Contractor in the above matter shall be final and
binding.
5.18 Defective Concrete
Should any concrete be found honeycombed or in any way defective, such

concrete shall on the instruction of the Engineer be cut out by the Contractor
and made good at his own expense.
5.19 Exposed Face, Holes and Fixtures
On no account shall concrete surfaces be patched or covered up or damaged

concrete rectified or replaced until the Engineer or his representative has
inspected the works and issued written instructions for rectification. Failure to
observe this procedure will render that portion of the works liable to rejection; in
which case it will be treated as rejection which has failed to meet specified
strength requirements and dealt with according to Clause 5.8.
Holes for foundation or other bolts or for any other purposes shall be moulded,
and steel angles, holdfasts or other fixtures shall be embedded, according to the
drawing or as instructed by the Engineer.
5.20 Finishes
Unless otherwise instructed the face of exposed concrete placed against

formwork shall be rubbed down immediately on removal of the formwork to
remove irregularities. The face of concrete for which formwork is not provided
other than slabs shall be smoothed with a float to give a finish equal to that of
the rubbed down face, where formwork is provided. The top face of a slab

which is not intended to be covered with other materials shall be levelled and
floated to a smooth finish at the levels or falls shown on the drawings or as
directed. The floating shall be done so as not to bring an excess of mortar to the
surface of the concrete. The top face of a slab intended to be surfaced with
other material shall be left with a spaded finish. Faces of concrete intended to be
plastered shall be roughened by approved means to form of a key.
5.21 Concrete for Flooring on Grade
Concrete for flooring on grade shall be over well packed stone metalling or on
earth as specified with or without reinforcement, placed in alternate bays not
exceeding more than 6m x 6m or as specified including hacking the joints or
adjacent bays. The water cement ratio shall not exceed 0.4. The stiff mix shall be
thoroughly vibrated and finished to receive the floor finish.
5.22 Other applicable Codes of Practice for in-site reinforced construction
All other requirements not covered by the above clauses shall be governed by
relevant clauses of IS 456, IS 3370, IS 2571 and other relevant standards as may
be applicable.
5.23 Grouting of base plates & bolt holes
5.23.1 Mixing :
Dry grout should be mixed in a mechanical mixer: the conventional 200/400-litre

capacity concrete mixer can be used to mix four bags of dry grout; alternatively,
paddle type mortar mixers can be used. The quantity of grout to be mixed at one
time should not exceed that amount which can be placed in approximately 10 to
15 minutes.
5.23.2 Batching :
Batching of grout by fraction of a bag is not allowed. The quantity of mixing

water should be the minimum commensurate with workability, compaction, and
filling of the grout in all corners and crevices. Mixing should be done for a
minimum of three minutes to obtain a fluid grout of uniform consistency.
5.23.3 Cleaning and preparation of the surface :
The base concrete should be clean and strong, and its surface should be properly
hacked; all dust should be removed suction or compressed air. The surface
should be thoroughly wetted with water for several hours. Before the grout is
poured, all free water should be removed and the flat surfaces coated with a thin
cement slurry.

5.23.4 Restraint :
Heavy back-up blocks of timber or concrete should be fixed on all sided of the
base plate to prevent escape of the grout, when poured through the openings
provided in the base plate. Adequate restraint must be ensured on all the sides for
a period of 7 days to obtain effective expansion and shrinkage compensation.
5.23.5 Curing :
The grout should not dry out where external restraint is provided in the form of
form-work, the top opening and all stray openings should be covered with wet
sack for at least 7 days.
5.23.6 Placing and compaction :
The grout should be placed quickly and continuously either through the holes in
the base plates or from one side only to ensure complete filling without
entrapment of air. Grout should be properly spread and compacted by rodding.
Excessive vibration should be avoided.
Below the bed plates the grout should be compacted using long pieces of
doubled-over flexible steel strapping or chains. The forward and backward
movement of the strap or chain will assist in the flow of the grout into place.
Steps must be taken to keep the grout in full contact with the underside of the
bed plate until the grout sets; maintaining a small head of fresh grout in the
forms.
5.23.7 Shrinkage Compensated Grout:
Shrinkage compensated grout of Associated Cement Companies Limited or any

other approved manufacturer should be used. The batching shall be as per the
manufacturer's specifications, other procedures being as above.
5.24 Ready Mix Concrete and Pumping
5.24.1 Ready-mixed concrete may be manufactured in a central automatic weigh

Batching plant and transported to the job in agitating transit mixers.
The maximum size of coarse aggregate shall be limited to one-third of

the smallest inside diameter of the hose or pipe used for pumping.
Provision shall be made for elimination of over-sized particles by screening
or by careful selection of aggregates. To obtain proper gradation it may
be necessary to combine and blend certain fractional sizes of aggregates.
Uniformity of gradation throughout the entire job shall be maintained.

The quantity of coarse aggregate shall be such that the concrete can be
pumped, compacted and finished without difficulty.
5.24.2 Fine aggregates:
The gradation of fine aggregate shall be such that 15 to 30 percent should

pass the 0.30 mm screen and 5 to 10 percent should pass 0.15 mm screen
so as to obtain a pumpable concrete. Sands which are deficient in either
of these two sizes should be blended with selected finer sands to produce
these desired percentages. With this gradation, sands having a fineness
modulus between 2.4 and 2.8 are generally satisfactory. However, for
uniformity, the fineness modulus of the sand should not vary more than
0.2 from the average value used in proportioning.
5.24.3 Water, Admixtures and slump:
The amount of water required for proper concrete consistency shall take
into account the rate of mixing, length of haul, time of unloading, and
ambient temperature conditions.
Additions of water to compensate for slump loss should not be resorted to nor
should the design maximum water-cement ratio be exceeded. Additional dose of
be retarder be used to compensate the loss of slump at contractor’s cost.
Retempering water shall not be allowed to be added to mixed batches to obtain
desired slump.
5.24.4 Transportation:
The method of transportation used should efficiently deliver the concrete

to the point of placement without significantly altering its desired
properties with regard to water-cement ratio, slump, and homogeneity.
The revolving-drum truck bodies of approved make shall be used for

transporting the concrete. The number of revolutions at mixing speed, during
transportation, and prior to discharge shall be specified and agreed upon.
Reliable counters shall be used on revolving-drum truck units. Standard mixer
uniformity tests, conforming to ASTM standards C 94-69 “Standard
Specifications for Ready Mix Concrete”, shall be carried out to determine
whether mixing is being accomplished satisfactorily.
5.24.5 Pumping of concrete:
Only approved pumping equipment, in good working condition, shall be

used for pumping of concrete. Concrete shall be pumped through a
combination of rigid pipe and heavy-duty flexible hose of approved size

and make. The couplings used to connect both rigid and flexible pipe
sections shall be adequate in strength to withstand handling loads during
erection of pipe system, misalignment, and poor support along the lines.
They should be nominally rated for at least 3.5 MPa pressure and greater
for rising runs over 30 m. Couplings should be designed to allow
replacement of any section without moving other pipe sections, and should
provide full cross section with no construction or crevices to disrupt the
smooth flow of concrete.
All necessary accessories such as curved sections of rigid pipe, swivel

joints and rotary distributors, pin and gate valves to prevent backflow in
the pipe line, switch valves to direct the flow into another pipe line,
connection devices to fill forms from the bottom up, extra strong
couplings for vertical runs, transitions for connecting different sizes of
pipe, air vents for downhill pumping, clean-out equipment etc, shall be
provided as and where required. Suitable power controlled booms or
specialized crane shall be used for supporting the pipe line.
5.24.6 Field control:
Sampling at both truck discharge and point of final placement shall be

employed to determine if any changes in the slump and other significant
mix characteristics occur. However, for determining strength of concrete,
cubes shall be taken from the placement end of line.
5.24.7 Planning:
Proper planning of concrete supply, pump locations, line layout, placing

sequence, and the entire pumping operation shall be made and got
approved. The pump should be as near the placing area as practicable,
and the entire surrounding area shall have adequate bearing strength to
support concrete delivery pipes. Lines from pump to the placing area
should be laid out with a minimum of bends. For large placing areas ,
alternate lines should be installed for rapid connection when required.
Standby power and pumping equipment should be provided to replace
initial equipment, should breakdown occur.
The placing rate should be estimated so that concrete can be ordered at an

appropriate delivery rate.
As a final check, the pump should be started and operated without

concrete to be certain that all moving parts are operating properly. A
grout mortar should be pumped in to the lines to provide lubrication for
the concrete, but this mortar shall not be used in the placement. When
the form is nearly full, and there is enough concrete in the line to

complete the placement, the pump shall be stopped and a go-devil
inserted and shall be forced through the line by water under pressure to
clean it out. The go-devil should be stopped at a safe distance from the
end of the line so that the water in the line will not spill into the
placement area. At the end of placing operation, the line shall be cleaned
in the reverse direction.
5.25 Measurement
Measurement shall be done conforming to:
IS: 1200 - Method of measurement of building works.

IS: 3385 - Code of practice for measurement of civil engineering works. The
above mode of measurements shall be applicable only if it is not
given specifically in the tender.
Concrete, formwork and reinforcement shall be paid separately unless otherwise

specified.
The volume of concrete measured shall include that occupied by:
5.25.1 Reinforcement and other metal sections.
5.25.2 Cast in components each less than 0.01 m3 in volume.
5.25.3 Rebates fillets or internal splays each less than 0.005 m2 in cross sectional area.
5.25.4 Pockets and holes not exceeding 0.01 m3 in volume.
5.25.5 For M-10 concrete no payment shall be made for any shuttering used.
5.25.6 For concrete for flooring on grade or for roadwork no payment shall be made
for any shuttering used. Stone metalling however shall be paid separately.
5.25.7 Rates for precast concrete shall include demoulding, handling, storing,
transporting and erecting at site, including all clamping, bracing that may be
required during erection including erection equipment.

Section S-3 ~ Form Work
1. Definition
The term "Formwork" or "Shuttering" shall include all forms, moulds, sheeting,
shuttering planks, walers, poles, posts, shores, struts and strutting, ties, uprights, wallings,
steel rods, bolts, wedges and all other temporary supports to the concrete during the
process of setting.
2. Materials
2.1 All facing formwork to come in contact with concrete in different elements of
the structure shall be of such material and size as specified on drawings or as
instructed by the Engineer.
2.2 Timber facing formwork to come in contact with concrete for "Exposed
Concrete Surfaces" shall consist of lap-jointed or tongue and grooved planks as
directed by the Engineer and no joint shall permit leakage of mortar at all from
cast-in-situ concrete.
2.3 The materials for other backing and supporting formwork and their sizes shall be
selected by the Contractor and shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer.
3. Design
The formwork shall be designed and constructed so that the concrete can be properly
placed and thoroughly compacted to obtain the required shape, position and level subject
to specified tolerances. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to obtain the results
required by the Engineer, whether or not some of the work is sub-contracted. Approval
of the proposed formwork by the Engineer will not diminish the Contractor's
responsibility for the satisfactory performance of the formwork, nor for the safety and
co-ordination of all operations.
4. Formwork for Exposed Concrete Surfaces
The facing formwork, unless indicated otherwise on drawings, or specifically approved

by the Engineer in writing, shall generally be made with materials not less than the
thickness mentioned below for different elements of the structure:
4.1 Plain slab soffits, and sides of beams, girders, joists and ribs and side of walls,
fins, parapets, pardis, sun-breakers, etc shall be made with:

a Steel plates not less than 3mm thick of specified sizes stiffened with a
suitable structural framework, fabricated true to plane with a tolerance of
+/- 2mm within the plate,
b Timber planks of 20mm actual thickness and of specified surface finish,

width and reasonable length,
c Plywood plates not less than 12mm thick (IS:4990 - Specification for
Plywood for Concrete Shuttering Work) or 3mm thick with a 20mm
timber plank backing, of specified sizes stiffened with a suitable timber
framework.
4.2 Bottoms of beams, girders and ribs, sides of columns shall be made with:
a Steel plates not less than 5mm thick of specified sizes stiffened with a
suitable structural framework, fabricated true to plane with a tolerance of
+/- 2mm within the plate,
b Timber planks of 35mm actual thickness and of specified surface finish,

width and reasonable length,
c Plywood plates not less than 12mm thick, of specified sizes stiffened with
a suitable timber framework.
5. Erection of Formwork
The following shall apply to all formwork:
5.1 To avoid delay and unnecessary rejection of the Contractor shall obtain the
approval of the Engineer for the design of forms and the type of material used
before fabricating the forms. (ref. ACI 347 Formwork for Concrete or equivalent
I.S. Code).
5.2 All shutter planks and plates shall be adequately backed to the satisfaction of the
Engineer by a sufficient number and size of walers or framework to ensure
rigidity during concreting. All shutters shall be adequately strutted, braced and
propped to the satisfaction of the Engineer to prevent deflection under
deadweight of concrete and superimposed live load of workmen, materials and
plant, and to withstand vibration. No joints in props shall be allowed.
5.3 Vertical props shall be supported on wedges or other measures shall be taken
where the props can be gently lowered vertically during removal of the
formwork. Props for an upper story shall be placed directly over those in the
storey immediately below, and the lowest props shall bear on a sufficiently strong

area. Care shall be taken that all formwork is set plumb and true to line and level
or camber or better where required and as specified by the Engineer.
5.4 Provision shall be made for adjustment of supporting struts where necessary.
When reinforcement passes through the formwork care should be taken to
ensure close fitting joints against the steel bars so as to avoid loss of fines during
the compaction of concrete.
5.5 If the formwork is held together by bolts or wires, these shall be so fixed that no
iron will be exposed on surfaces against which concrete is to be laid. In any case
wires shall not be used with exposed concrete formwork. The Engineer may at
his discretion allow the Contractor to use tie-bolts running through the concrete
and the Contractor shall decide the location and size of such tie-bolts in
consultation with the Engineer. Holes left in the concrete by these tie-bolts shall
be filled as specified by the Engineer at no extra cost.
5.6 Provision shall be made in the shuttering for beams, columns, and walls for a
port hole of convenient size so that all extraneous materials that may be collected
could be removed just prior to concreting.
5.7 Formwork shall be so arranged as to permit removal of forms without jarring the
concrete. Wedges, clamps and bolts shall be used wherever practicable instead of
nails.
The formwork for beams and slabs shall be so erected so that forms on the sides
of the beams and the soffit of slabs can be removed without disturbing the beam
bottoms or props under beams.
5.8 Surfaces of forms in contact with concrete shall be oiled with a mould oil of
approved quality or clean diesel oil. If required by the Engineer the contractor
shall execute different parts of the work with different mould oils to enable the
Engineer to select the most suitable. The use of oil which results in blemishes of
the surface of the concrete shall not be allowed. Oil shall be applied before
reinforcement has been placed and care shall be taken that no oil comes in
contact with the reinforcement while it is being placed in position. The
formwork shall be kept thoroughly wet during concreting and the whole time
that it is left in place.
5.9 Immediately before concreting is commenced, the formwork shall be carefully

examined to ensure the following:
A Removal of all dirt, shavings, sawdust and other refuse by brushing and
washing.

B The tightness of joints between panels of sheathing and between these
and any hardened core.
C The correct location of tie bars, bracing and spacers, and especially
connections of bracing.
D That all wedges are secured and firm in position.
E That provision is made for traffic on formwork not to bear directly on

reinforcing steel.
5.10 The Contractor shall obtain the Engineer's approval for dimensional accuracies
of the work and for the general arrangement of propping and bracing. (IS:3696 -
Safety Code of Scaffolds and Ladders, IS:4014 Steel Tubular Scaffolding I & II)
It is imperative that for scaffolding heights of 3.6m and above timber posts or
steel scaffolding be used with adequate bracings at several levels in each
perpendicular direction connecting each prop. In addition to this diagonal
bracing should be provided in elevation ideally at 45 degrees on between 30 and
60 degree. Bracings with bamboos will not be permitted. When timber posts are
used the bracings shall consist of minimum 25mm thick wooden planks fixed to
each post with at least two nails. The contractor shall be entirely responsible for
the adequacy of propping, and for keeping the wedges and other locking
arrangements undisturbed through the decentering period. (IS 8989 safety code
for erection of concrete framed structures)
5.11 Formwork shall be continuously watched during the process of concreting. If

during concreting any weakness develops and formwork shows any distress the
work shall be stopped and remedial action taken.
6. Exposed Concrete Work
Exposed concrete surfaces shall be smooth and even, originally as stripped without any
finishing or rendering. Where directed by the Engineer, the surface shall be rubbed with
carborundum stone immediately on striking the forms. The Contractor shall exercise
special care and supervision of formwork and concreting to ensure that the cast members
are made true to their sizes, shapes and positions and to produce the surface patterns
desired. No honeycombing shall be allowed. Honeycombed parts of the concrete shall
be removed by the Contractor as directed by the Engineer and fresh concrete placed
without extra cost, as instructed by the Engineer. All materials, sizes and layouts of
formwork including the locations for their joints shall have are prior approval of the
Engineer or the Architect.

7. Camber
Forms and falsework shall be generally cambered as indicated in the drawings or as

instructed by the Engineer. However, for beams up to 5m span and slabs up to 4m
span camber is not normally required to be provided.
8. Tolerances
In accordance with IS:456.
9. Age of Concrete at Removal of Formwork
In accordance with IS:456.
The Engineer may vary the periods specified in IS:456 if he considers it necessary.
Immediately after the forms are removed, they shall be cleaned with a jet of water and a
soft brush.
10. Stripping of Formwork
Formwork shall be removed carefully without jarring the concrete, and curing of the
concrete shall be commenced immediately. Concrete surfaces to be exposed shall, where
required by the Engineer, be rubbed down with carborundum stone to obtain a smooth
and even finish. Where the concrete requires plastering or other finish later the concrete
surface shall be immediately hacked lightly all over as directed by the Engineer. No extra
charge will be allowed to the Contractor for such work on concrete surfaces after
removal of forms.
11. Repropping
For multistoreyed buildings the floors may need repropping to support the loads of the
upper floors under construction. The extent of such repropping shall be as directed by
the Engineer (this does not normally exceed one fourth of the props provided above).
Such repropping shall not be paid for separately and the cost of such repropping shall be
deemed to have been included in the rates.
12. Reuse of Forms
The Contractor shall not be permitted reuse of timber facing formwork brought new on
the works more than 5 times for exposed concrete formwork and 8 times for ordinary
formwork. 5 or 8 uses shall be permitted only if forms are properly cared for, stored and
repaired after each use. The Engineer may in his absolute discretion order rejection of
any forms he considers unfit for use for a particular item, and order removal from the
site of any forms he considers unfit for use in the Works. Used forms brought on the
site will be allowed proportionately fewer uses as decided by the Engineer. Use of

different quality boards or the use of old and new boards in the same formwork shall not
be allowed.
13. Hacking-Out
Immediately after removal of forms, the concrete surfaces to be plastered shall be

roughened with a bush-hammer or with chisel and hammer as directed by the Engineer
to make the surfaces sufficiently coarse and rough to provide a key for plaster.
14. Measurements
14.1 Where formwork is paid for separately, measurements shall be of the area of
finally exposed surface requiring shuttering including curves, angles, splays,
mitres, bevels, etc. for which no special rate shall be allowed. The rates shall be
inclusive of all work connected with provision of formwork, its erection and
removal and treatment of the concrete surface immediately after removal of the
formwork.
14.2 No extra payment shall be made for holes to be made in formwork for inserting
electrical conduits, hooks for fans, for plumbing work.
14.3 Where boxes or pockets are required to be formed in the concrete, they will be
paid for separately at the Contract Rates, but in measuring the area of concrete
surfaces shuttered, no deduction will be made for openings up to 0.4m2. For
voids larger than 0.4m2 the surface of formwork forming the voids shall be paid
at rates of formwork set out in the Schedule and the area of voids deducted from
the face area of shuttering.
14.4 No deductions shall be made from formwork of main beams where the
secondary beam intersects it. Formwork to secondary beams shall be measured
up to sides of the main beams. No deduction shall be made from the formwork
to stanchion or column casings at intersections of beam.
14.5 No payment shall be made for temporary formwork used in concreting, nor for
formwork required for joints or bulkheads, in floors, or elsewhere, whether such
joints are to be covered later with concrete or mastic or other material.

Section S-4 ~ Reinforcement
1. Steel
Steel used in the works shall be either rounds conforming to IS:432, hot rolled deformed
bars conforming to IS:1139, Cold twisted bars conforming to IS:1566-1977, rolled steel
made from structural steel conforming to IS:226 or Thermo Mechanically treated
reinforcement of grade 500 conforming to IS 1786:1985, having elongation more than
14.5%. Any other steel specified for reinforcement shall conform in every respect to the
latest relevant Indian Standard Specifications and shall be of tested quality under the ISI
Certification Scheme.
All reinforcement work shall be executed in conformity with the drawings supplied and
instructions given by the Engineer and shall generally be carried out in accordance with
the relevant Indian Standard Specifications (IS:2502).
2. Inspection & Testing
Every bar shall be inspected before assembling on the works and any defective, brittle,
excessively rusted or burnt bars shall be removed. Cracked ends of bars shall be cut out.
Specimens sufficient for three Tensile Tests for each different size of bar for each
consignment delivered, or for 10 tonnes of supply of that size, whichever is less shall be
sampled and tested by the Contractor. Batches shall be rejected if the average results of
each batch are not in accordance with the specifications.
3. Lapping & Welding
3.1 As far as possible bars of the maximum length available shall be used. Laps
shown on drawings or otherwise specified by the Engineer will be based on the
use by the Contractor of bars of maximum length. In case the Contractor wishes
to use shorter bars, laps shall be provided at the Contractor's cost in the manner
and at the locations approved by the Engineer.
3.2 As and when necessary welded laps shall be provided as specified by the
Engineer.
4. Spacing, Supporting and Cleaning
4.1 All reinforcement shall be placed and maintained in the positions shown on the
drawings.

4.2 The Contractor shall provide approved types of supports as specified on the
drawings for maintaining the top bars of the slab in position during concreting.
All cover blocks shall be of concrete (not sand cement mortar) and of the same
strength as that of the surrounding concrete and properly compacted. They shall
be circular in shape and not square.
3 Bars must be cleaned before concreting commences of all scale, rust or partially
set concrete which may have been deposited there during placing of previous lift
of concrete.
The bars shall be cleaned with dry gunny bags if they are coated lightly with rust
or other impurities. On no account shall the bars be oiled or painted nor shall
mould oil used on the formwork be allowed to come in contact with the bars.
Cement wash to bars shall not be permitted.
5. Welding
5.1 Wherever specified all welding shall be carried in accordance with IS:2571. Only
qualified welders shall be permitted to carry out such welding.
5.2 For cold twisted reinforcement welding operations must be controlled to prevent
a supply of large amounts of heat larger than that can be dissipated. The extreme
non twisted end portion shall be cut off before welding. Electrodes with rutile
coating should be used.
5.3 The welding procedure shall be approved by the Engineer and tests shall be
made to prove the soundness of the welded connection.
6. Measurement
6.1 The weight of steel to be paid for at the contract rates shall be the weight of bars
as mentioned on the drawings or as instructed by the Engineer including stirrups,
ties, spacer bars, chairs and any other steel works specified as reinforcement but
excluding binding wire and cover blocks. Laps as specified on the drawings shall
be paid for. Laps required because of the contractor's use of shorter bars will not
be paid for.
6.2 The weight of any stirrup, tie bar shall be computed from the dimensions given
on the drawings or bending schedules. The weight in kg/metre shall be taken as
0.785 kg/metre per 100mm2 of cross section. The rate shall take into account
the rolling margin.

Section S-5 ~ Structural Steel Works
List of IS Codes referred to in the specifications
IS:7205 (Latest) Safety code for erection of structural steel work
IS:2062 (Latest) Steel for general structural purposes
IS:961 (Latest) Structural Steel (high tensile)
IS:1608 (Latest) Metallic materials – tensile testing at ambient temperature
IS:814 (Latest) Covered electrodes for manual metal arc welding of carbon and
carbon manganese steel
IS:1367 (Latest) Technical supply conditions for threaded steel fasteners (all parts)
IS:800 (Latest) Code of practice for general construction in steel
IS:816 (Latest) Code of practice for use of metal arc welding for general
construction in mild steel
IS:819 (Latest) Code of practice for resistance spot welding for light assemblies
in mild steel
IS:1024 (Latest) Code of practice for use of welding in bridges and structures
subject to dynamic loading
IS:1261 (Latest) Code of practice for seam welding in mild steel
IS:1323 (Latest) Code of practice for oxy-acetylene welding for structural work in
mild steel
IS:9595 (Latest) Recommendations for metal arc welding of carbon and carbon
manganese steels
IS:2595 (Latest) Code of practice for radiographic testing
IS:4260 (Latest) Recommended practice for ultrasonic testing of butt welds in

ferritic steel
IS:3658 (Latest) Code of Practice for Liquid Penetration Flaw Detection

IS:8629 (Part 1) (Latest) Code of practice for protection of iron and steel structures from
atmospheric corrosion: Part 1 General principles of corrosion and
its prevention
atmospheric corrosion: Part 2 Pre-treatment
atmospheric corrosion: Part 3 Protection schemes
IS:1477 (Part 1) (Latest) Code of practice for painting of ferrous metals in buildings: Part 1
Pre-treatment
IS:1477 (Part 2) (Latest) Code of practice for painting of ferrous metals in buildings: Part 2
Painting
IS:7215 (Latest) Tolerances for fabrication of steel structures
IS:12843 (Latest) Tolerances for erection of steel structures
1. General
1.1 Contractor to Provide
The Contractor will provide all materials and equipment required to complete the
works in every respect, whether such materials are required as part of the
permanent structures or temporary for fabrication or erection or maintenance
including specifically structural steel plates, flats, bars, welding rods, rivets, bolts
and nuts, paint, welding sets in the shop and at site, all workshop facilities,
derricks, cranes, pulley blocks, wire ropes, hemp or manila ropes, winches,
erection cleats and temporary braces or supports and all other materials required
to deliver the Works complete in every respect.
All labour required for fabrication and erection for any cleaning, making good,
rectifying, hauling, painting and for any other ancillary work required to complete
fabrication and erection.
1.2 The Contractor shall observe all safety requirements for erection of structural
steelwork as covered in IS:7205.
2. Drawings
2.1 The Engineer will supply to the Contractor profile drawings showing sizes of all
structural members and typical connection details.

2.2 Should there be any discrepancy in the drawings the Contractor is to refer the
matter to the Engineer. The Contractor shall further provide a drawing showing
the accurate setting out to line and level of all the anchor bolts intended for the
work in sufficient time for their inclusion in the work so as to maintain the
building programme.
2.3 The Contractor at his expense shall prepare all the necessary fabrication shop
drawings and these shall be submitted to the Engineer in duplicate and be
approved by him before fabrication is commenced. All such drawings shall show
the dimensions of all parts, method of construction, welding and bolting. A
further set of all approved fabrication drawings shall be supplied by the
Contractor for use of the Engineer as required.
2.4 Approval by the Engineer of drawings or any other particulars submitted by the
Contractor shall not relieve the Contractor of full responsibility for any
discrepancies, errors or omissions therein. The Contractor shall at his own
expense supply such additional copies of his working drawings as are required for
the use of the interested parties.
3. Material
3.1 Structural Steel : All structural steel shall be of tested quality and shall conform
to one of the following standards:
For Indian steel:

IS:2062 Structural steel (Fusion welding quality)
IS:961 Structural Steel (High Tensile)
IS:4923 For hollow steel sections for structural use
For British Steel: (For imported Structural Steel)

BS:4 (Part 1)
BS:4848 (Part 4)
BS EN 10 025
For steel procured by the Contractor he shall supply to the Engineer copies of
the manufacturers certificate that the steel brought to the site for incorporation in
the works is of a quality fully complying with the specification. It will be
necessary for the Contractor to arrange for testing of the steel samples as per
IS:1608, as directed by the Engineer from time to time.
3.2 Welding Electrodes : Welding electrodes used for the works shall conform to
IS:814(latest). Electrodes for British Steel (S355JR) shall conform to E70.18 -1 of
Advani Oerlikon or D&H Secheron electrodes. The electrodes shall be supplied
by manufacturer approved by the Engineer and shall be of the grade approved by

the Engineer. All Electrodes shall be kept under dry conditions. Any electrode
which has part of its flux coating broken away or is damaged shall be rejected.
3.3 Bolts and Nuts
1. Bolts shall conform to property class 4.6 as per IS:1367.
2. Nuts shall be Indian Standard Hexagonal heavy and shall conform

property class 4.0 as per IS:1363 & IS:3138 unless specified otherwise.
3. Threads shall be coarse pitch with tolerances conforming to IS:4218 and

IS:1367.
4. Plate material shall conform to IS:2062 having yield stress of 250 MPa.
3.4 For all other material required for the works, the approval of the Engineer shall
be obtained by the Contractor prior to the use of the material in the works.
4. Workmanship and Fabrication
4.1 For all the works, workmanship shall be of first class quality, throughout, in
conformity with IS:800-latest, and true to line, level and dimension as shown in the
drawings or instructed by the Engineer. If fabrication and erection is sub-
contracted, the Contractor shall obtain prior approval of the Engineer and only the
sub-contractor approved by the Engineer shall be used for the works.
4.2 All parts assembled for bolting shall be in close contact over the whole surface
and all bearing stiffeners shall bear tightly at top and bottom without being drawn
or caulked. The component parts shall be so assembled that they are neither
twisted not otherwise damaged as specified cambers if any shall be provided.
Drilling done during assembling shall not distort the metal or enlarge holes. The
butting surfaces at all joints shall be so cut and milled so as to butt in close
contact throughout the finished joints.
4.3 All holes shall be drilled. Punching of holes or hand flame cutting will not be
permitted.
4.4 All members shall be, as far as possible of single length without splicing. All
joints required in structure to facilitate transport or erection shall be shown on
the drawings or as specified by the Engineer. Should the Contractor need to
provide joints in locations other than those specified by the Engineer he shall
submit his proposals and obtain the prior sanction of the Engineer for such
joints. The lengths of structural members shall be the maximum normally
available in the market and jointing of shorter length in order to make up lengths

required shall not be permitted.
4.5 Each piece of steel work shall be marked distinctly before delivery, indicating the
position and direction in which it is to be fixed. Three copies of a complete
marking plan are to be supplied to the Engineer before erection commences.
4.6 In the case of welded fabrication any distortion remaining in the member after
welding operations are completed shall be rectified by and/or at the expense of
the Contractor to the approval of the Engineer.
4.7 All members of trusses and lattice girders shall be straight throughout their
length, unless shown otherwise on the drawings, and shall be accurately set to the
lines shown on the drawings. Sheared edges of gussets or other members to be
straightened and dressed where necessary.
4.8 Templates and jigs used throughout the work shall be all steel. In cases where
actual materials have been used as templates for drilling similar pieces, the
Engineer shall decide whether they are fit to be used as parts of the finished
structure.
4.9 Unless otherwise noted all hole diameters shall be 1.5mm larger than bolt
diameters.
4.10 All holes in plates shall be center punched, locations verified and then drilled
(Not gas cut)
4.11 Where necessary tapered or flat or spring washers shall be used with bolts.
4.12 All fabrication tolerances shall be as per IS:7215(latest) – Tolerances for

Fabrication of Steel Structures
Beams/Girders :
For beams with Cleat Connection :–

Length upto 12.00M +/-3mm
Length over 12.00M +/-0.00025L Subject to a maximum of +/-

5mm. whichever is less
For beams with end plate connection:
Overall Length +0/-2mm
Deviation in Straightness 0.001L Subject to maximum of 10mm whichever
is less
Columns :
Height upto 10 m +/-5mm

For other members as per relevant IS codes.
Height over 10 m +/-0.0005L Subject to a maximum of +/-8mm
whichever is less
Deviation in straightness 0.001L Subject to maximum of 10mm and plumb

whichever is less
5. Welding
5.1 All welding for the works shall be carried out by first class welders and shall be in
accordance with IS:816, IS:819, IS:1024, IS:1261, IS:1323 and IS:9595. The
Engineer may at his discretion order periodic tests of the welder and/or of the
welds produced by them. All such tests, shall be carried out by the Contractor at
his cost.
5.2 As much work as possible shall be welded in shops. The pieces shall be
manipulated to ensure down hand welding for all shop joints as far as possible.
All parts to be welded shall be arranged so as to fit properly on assembly. After
assembly and before the general welding is to commence the parts are to be tack
welded with small fillet or butt welds as the case may be. The tack welding must
be strong enough to hold the parts together but small enough to be covered by
the general welding. The welding procedure shall be so arranged that the
distortion and shrinkage stresses are reduce to a minimum.
5.3 All cleats, pads and cover plates shall have vent holes.
5.4 Welding joints in materials above 20mm thk. and all important connections shall
be made with low Hydrogen Electrodes
5.5 Electrodes larger than 4mm diameter shall not be used for root runs in butt
welds.
5.6 Overhead welding shall be avoided
5.7 Each run of a weld except root and surface runs shall be moderately peened with
light blows from a blunt tool
5.8 No welding shall be done when the surface of the member is wet or during
period of high wind
5.9 Joints shall be preheated to 150o C minimum before starting welding and this
temperature shall be maintained in between welding.

5.10 The Contractor shall obtain the prior approval of the Engineer for all Automatic
/ semi-automatic welding processes used. In any case, only Submerged Arc
Welding (SAW) process will be considered.
5.11 Welders used for the works shall be tested and approved by the Engineer prior to
welding as per approved Welding Procedure Specification (WPS).
6. Testing of Welds
Only the NDT agency approved by the Engineer will be used for the works.
Columns/Beams/Crane Girders :
Butt welds (full penetration) in flanges and webs - 100% radiographic testing (IS:2595)
(before welding splice plates, if any).
Partial penetration butt welds or fillet welding of stiffeners, cover plates to flanges, etc. -
Ultrasonic testing (IS:4260) of 1 in 5 positions initially, decreased to 1 in 10 position if
failures are less than 1 in 10.
Fillet welds connecting beams to columns – dye penetration testing (IS:3658)
Roof elements, Bracing :

Butt welds - Radiographic testing.
Fillet welds - Ultrasonic testing of 1 in 20 positions decreased to 1 in 50 if failures are less

than 1 in 10.
7. Protection of Steel Works (IS:8629)
7.1 Sand blasting where specified shall be carried out in accordance with IS:1477.
7.2 Painting work shall be carried out in accordance with IS:8629 (Parts I to III).
7.3 The steel work, prior to delivery, shall be cleaned form scale, rust, dirt and grease
etc., but means of chipping, scraping and wire brushing using skilled operators as
described in the painting systems below. The cleaning shall proceed each day
over the extent of surfaces which can be painted on that day.
7.4 Site weld locations shall be left free from paint within 50mm of the weld
position, and contact surfaces in connection using High Strength Friction Grip
Bolts shall not be painted. Immediately after completion of erection all damaged
paint shall be scraped off and made good to the approval of the Engineer.

The Steelwork specialist shall also clean down and apply one coat of primer to all
site bolts, site bolted connections and site weld locations and the paint work
generally shall be left in sound condition for any subsequent painting.
7.5 All paints and primers shall be of best quality conforming to the relevant Indian
Standards and shall be procured directly from the manufacturers. All paint to be
used shall be stored under cover in such conditions as will preserve it from
extreme of temperature and the paint shall be used and applied strictly in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
7.6 The painting systems to be used shall be as under
I PAINTING SYSTEM NO : I : Zinc phosphate primer with synthetic

enamel finish
System for application on : Structures in the interior parts of the

country.
Service conditions under which painting : Inland characteristics with neither coastal
system shall be used effects nor chlorine pollutants
: 2. No chlorine industries like

petrochemicals, fertilizers, H2S04, etc.
Surface preparation : Manual cleaning to Swedish Std.

St-2 by using mechanical tools
and wire brushes
Coating System Specification D.F.T in Colour

Micron
Primer - Coat 1 High build synthetic medium 50 grey
pigmented with zinc
Phosphate primer
Primer – Coat 2 – do – 50 grey
Finish – Coat 1 High glass synthetic enamel 25–30 as per
shade card
Finish – Coat 2 – do – 25–30 – do –
TOTAL COATS - 2 TOTAL 150 min
Minimum Expected Life Of The System : 4 Years
II PAINTING SYSTEM NO : II : Epoxy primer with chlorinated rubber

finish
System for application on : Structures in the coastal areas.

Service conditions under which painting 1. Highly saline atmosphere
system shall be used
2. High humidity, Average beyond 60%
Surface preparation : Sandblasting to Swedish Std Sa 2 1/2 or

manual cleaning to Swedish Std St-2.
Coating Specification D.F.T in Colour

System Micron
Primer - Coat 1 Epoxy Resin & Zinc Phosphate 25 brown
Finish – Coat 1 High build Chlorinated Rubber 75 grey

medium with Micaceous Iron Oxide
Finish – Coat 2 Plastic Chlorinated Rubber medium 25 as per shade

suitably pigmented card
Finish – Coat 3 – do – 25 –do–
TOTAL COATS – 4 TOTAL 150 min
III PAINTING SYSTEM NO: III : Ethyl silicate primer with epoxy finish
System for application on : Structures in the coastal cum heavy

industrial pollution areas
Service conditions under which painting : 1. Highly saline atmosphere

Highly polluted atmosphere due to
sulphur/fertilizer or petro chemical
pollutants
Surface preparation : Sandblasting to Swedish Std Sa 2½ or

manual cleaning to Swedish Std St–2.

Micron
Primer - Coat 1 Ethyl Silicate with Metallic Zinc (high 75 green
build)
Intermediate Coat Epoxy resin pigmented with MIO 100 grey

(high build)
Finish – Coat 1 Pigmented epoxy resin with suitable 65 as per

curing agent (high build) shade card
Finish – Coat 2 – do – 65 –do–
IVa PAINTING SYSTEM NO: IVa : Antisaline metallic primer with bitumen
finish
System for application on : Chequered plates, walkways and

staircases (outside the buildings) for
interior parts of the country
Service conditions under : 1. Inland characteristics with which

painting system neither coastal
effects nor shall be used chlorine
pollutants.
: 2. No chlorine industries like petro

chemicals, fertilisers, H2S04, etc.
Surface preparation : Manual cleaning to Swedish Std St-2 by

using mechanical tools and wire
brushes.

Coating Specification D.F.T in Colour
System Micron
Primer - Coat 1 Antisaline metallic primer 25 Metallic
(bituminous medium with aluminium
leafing aluminium)
Primer – Coat 2 – do – 25 – do –
Finish – Coat 1 Reinforced Bituminous 100 black

Composition (high build)
Finish – Coat 2 – do – 100 black
IVb PAINTING SYSTEM NO: IVb : Zinc phosphate primer with synthetic
enamel finish

staircases for interior parts of the
country, but for areas where colour
coding would be required.
Service conditions under which painting : 1. Inland characteristics with neither

system shall be used coastal effects nor chlorine
pollutants
: 2. No chlorine industries like petro

chemicals, fertilisers, H2S04, etc.
Surface preparation : Manual cleaning to Swedish Std St-2

by using mechanical tools and wire
brushes.

Micron
Primer - Coat 1 Synthetic medium pigmented 50 grey
with Zinc Phosphate (high
build)
Primer – Coat 2 – do – 50 grey
Intermediate Coat Chlorinated Rubber Medium 75 grey

with Micaceous Iron Oxide
(high build)
Finish – Coat 1 Hi Gloss Synthetic Enamel 25–30 as per

shade card
Finish – Coat 2 – do – 25–30 – do –
Va PAINTING SYSTEM NO Va : Epoxy primer with coal tar

finish
System for application on : Chequered plates, walkways

and staircases (outside the
buildings) for coastal and
heavy industrial areas.

: 2. Highly polluted
atmosphere due to
sulphur/fertilizer or petro
chemical pollutants
Surface preparation : Manual cleaning to Swedish

Std St-2.

Micron
Primer - Coat 1 Epoxy Resin with Zinc 25 brown
Phosphate
Intermediate Coat Epoxy resin with Coal 150 black

Tar blend (high build)
Finish – Coat 1 – do – 150 black
Vb PAINTING SYSTEM NO Vb : Epoxy primer with synthetic enamel

staircases for coastal and heavy
industrial areas but areas where colour
coding would be required.

: 2. Highly polluted atmosphere due to
sulphur/fertilizer or petro
chemical pollutants
Surface preparation : Manual cleaning to Swedish Std St-2.

Micron
Primer - Coat 1 Epoxy Resin with Zinc 25 brown
Phosphate
Intermediate Coat Epoxy resin pigmented 100 grey

with MIO (high build)
Finish – Coat 1 Epoxy resin suitably 25–30 as per shade

pigmented card
Finish – Coat 2 – do – 25–30 –do –
Finish – Coat 3 Hi Gloss synthetic enamel 25–30 –do –

7.7 In addition the following specification shall apply to the shop painting of contact
and inaccessible surfaces:
a) Surfaces to be painted shall be thoroughly cleaned from scale, rust, dirt,

grease etc.
b) Surfaces which are to be brought permanently into close contact or made

inaccessible either in the shops or upon erection shall, after cleaning, be
given two coats of Red Lead Priming Paint. The surfaces shall be
brought into contact while the paint is still wet.
c) Contact surfaces in connection using High Strength Friction Grip bolts

shall not be painted or oiled and shall be free from dirt, loosed scale,
burrs, pits and any other defects which would prevent the solid seating of
the parts and would interfere with the development of friction between
them.
d) All inside surfaces of built-up box members shall be completely coated

coating with an approved primer and all such members and tubes shall
have their ends closed by suitable plates welded in position. The outside
joints shall be sealed by a seal weld or approved sealant.
7.8 The Contractor shall take all precautions to prevent dust and dirt coming in
contact with freshly painted surfaces or with surface being painted. The second
coat of paint shall only be applied when the first coat has dried.
8. Erection & Site Work
8.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for checking the alignment and level of
foundation and correctness of foundation bolt centres, well in advance of starting
erection work, and shall be responsible for any consequences for non-compliance
thereof. Discrepancies if any shall immediately be brought to the notice of the
Engineer for his advice.
8.2 During erection the rough handling of fabricated materials such as bending,
straining or pounding with sledges shall be avoided. Any damage to the structure
during transportation or erection shall be immediately rectified by the Contractor
at his own cost. The straightening of bend edges of plates, angles and other
sections shall be done by methods which will not cause fracture.
Following the completion of the straightening, the surface of the member shall
carefully be inspected for damage and got approved by the Engineer before
further use.

8.3 The Contractor shall be responsible for accurately positioning, leveling and
plumbing of all steelwork and placing of every part of the structure in accordance
with the approved drawings and to the satisfaction of the Engineer. All
stanchion base, beam and girder bearings etc. shall be securely supported on
suitable steel packs. All reference and datum points shall be fixed near the work
site for facilitating the erection work.
8.4 All equipment used by the Contractor shall be sufficient for the purpose and for
the erection of the steel work, in the time specified in the contract. Any lifting
or erecting machinery shall be to the approval of the Engineer and shall be
removed from the site if he considers such appliances dangerous or unsuitable
for their functions. The approval of the Engineer shall not relieve the Contractor
of the responsibilities for the loads to which the erection equipment shall be
called upon to carry. Adequate arrangement shall be made to resist wind loads
and lateral forces arising at the time of erection.
8.5 The Contractor is entirely responsible for the stability of the structure during
erection and shall arrange that sufficient tack bolts, braces or guy ropes are used
to ensure that work will remain rigid until final bolting, rivetting or welding is
completed. The Contractor shall supply and fix, without extra charge, any
temporary bracing which may be necessary.
8.6 All steelwork shall be erected in the exact position as shown on the drawings. All
vertical members shall be truly vertical throughout and all horizontal members
truly horizontal, fabrication being such that all parts can be accurately assembled
and erected. No permanent bolting, welding or grouting shall be done until
proper alignment has been obtained.
8.7 At stanchion splices and at other positions where concrete cover to the steel is
liable to be restricted, bolts will be placed with their heads on the outside of the
members.
8.8 All field assembly bolting and welding shall be executed in accordance with the
requirements for shop fabrication excepting such as manifestly apply to shop
conditions only. Where steel has been delivered painted the paint shall be
removed before field welding for a distance of at least 50mm on either side of the
joints. The number of washers on permanent bolts shall not be more than two
for the nut and one for the bolt head.
9. Rectification of damaged materials
Any error in shop work which prevents the proper assembly and lifting up of the parts
by moderate use of drift pins or reaming or cutting shall be immediately reported to the
Engineer and his approval of the method of rectification obtained in writing. Wrongly
fabricated material whose erection in the field necessitates extra work shall be the

responsibility of the contractor. The entire costs of such operation including the
replacement of defective members, if required, shall be borne by the contractor.
10. Inspection
10.1 The contractor shall inform the Engineer of the progress in fabrication and as to
when individual pieces are ready for inspection. All gauge templates necessary to
satisfy the Engineer shall be supplied by the contractor. The Engineer may at his
discretion check the results obtained at the contractor's works by independent
tests and should the material so tested be found unsatisfactory, the cost of such
tests shall be borne by the contractor.
11. Grouting of steel bases
11.1 Before grouting of stanchion bases, the contractor shall take the following action:
a Inform the Engineer.
b Clean all holes, openings, recesses and the top of foundations of all dirt,
mud, water, oil or other extraneous matter.
c A frame shall be placed in position around the base plate with a provision
for placing or injecting grout.
d The contractor shall provide screed bars or mild steel flats and fix them
in mortar.
e Holes shall be provided on the stanchion bases for escape of air.
11.2 Grouting of steel beams, steel stanchions, bases and bearings and encasement of
steelwork will be carried out by the contractor after the steelwork has been finally
aligned and leveled and approval of the Engineer obtained.
11.3 If bolt sleeves are provided, these shall be grouted as a separate operation using
readymade approved cement based non-shrink high strength grout. The
Contractor should get the Engineer’s approval for these grouts prior to using
them.
11.4 The space between the top of the foundations and the underside of the base plate
shall be completely filled with readymade approved cement based non-shrink
high strength grout. The Contractor should get the Engineer’s approval for these
grouts prior to using them.

12. Holding down and Anchor bolts
12.1 The holding down and anchor bolts should conform to the requirements laid
down in IS:1367 or as directed by the Engineer.
12.2 Installation : All foundation bolts shall be located in position precisely using a
suitable template. Individual bolts in groups of holding down bolts shall be
positioned accurately within a tolerance of + 6mm. The bolts shall be set
vertically to a tolerance of not more than 1 in 250.
12.3 During the casting of concrete the contractor shall ensure that space between the
bolt and sleeves (wherever provided) is kept clean after removal of shuttering.
The contractor shall provide and fix timber plugs to maintain this space in a clean
condition. The projecting threads of bolts shall be protected by approved
wrapping materials.
12.4 Grouting of bolt tubes (wherever provided) shall be carried out after the
steelwork or equipment have been aligned, plumbed and levelled.
13. Erection Tolerances
13.1 All erection tolerances shall be in accordance with IS:12843(latest) unless

otherwise specified.
13.2 The maximum deviation for line and level shall be +/- 3.0mm for any part of the
structure including for location of column centres.
13.3 Columns -:
a) Deviation of column axis at foundation top level

with respect to true axis
i) In longitudinal direction +/-5mm
ii) In lateral direction +/-5mm
b) Deviation in the level of bearing surface of columns

at foundation top with respect to true level +/-5mm
c) Out of Plumpness (verticality) of column axis from

true vertical axis, as measured at column top
1) Up to and including 30m height +/- H/1000 or

+/- 25mm whichever is
less

2) Over 30m height +/- H/1200 or
less
d) Deviation in straightness in longitudinal and transverse

planes of column at any point along the height. +/- H/1500 or
less
e) Difference in the erected positions of adjacent pairs of

columns along length or across width of building
prior to connecting trusses/beams with respect to
true distance +/- 5mm
f) Deviation in any bearing or seating level with respect

to true level +/- 5mm
g) Deviation in difference in bearing levels of a member

on adjacent pair of columns both across along the +/- 5mm
building
13.4 For trusses, the deviation at the centre of the upper chord member from vertical
plan running through the centre of the bottom chord shall not be more than
1/1500 of span but in no case more than 10.0mm. The lateral displacement of
top chord at centre of span form vertical plane running through centre of
supports shall not be more than 1/250 of the depth of truss but in no case more
than 20.0mm.
13.5 The crane rails shall not deviate from the true location by more than + 2.0mm.
14. Mode of measurement
14.1 The pricing must include for all rolling margins, extras for length and size,
allowance for waste, complete fabrication, delivery and erection, and caulking the
gap between base plate and foundation, and primer coats of paints as specified.
The final coats of paints, however, will be measured and paid separately on the
basis of tonnage fabricated and erected.
14.2 Any temporary strutting, tieing or anchor bolts, black bolts, fasteners, welding
required to withstand the stresses of erection and carrying of plant are to be
included in the price.
14.3 The payment for the steelwork will be for the weight of the steelwork actually
erected, i.e. plates, rolled sections, shear connections, cleats, splice plates.

Dimensions of the steelwork will be taken on site or from the actual shop
working drawings as preferred by the Engineer. In calculating the weights of
gusset plates, payment will be made for the least enclosing parallelogram or
triangle. For structural sections the weight will be calculated on lengths actually
used with no deduction for splay cut or mitred end. In case of imported
sections, the weights chargeable shall be the weight according to the relative
standards of the country of origin. Full weight of the bolts and nuts will be paid
for as per Indian Standard Codes weights without any deduction for shanks, etc.
No account shall be taken of the weight of weld in calculating the weight of
steelwork. Erection packing plates bedded in mortar and wedges shall not be
measured but shall be included in the rates. No deduction shall be made for
openings less than 0.1m2 in area measured in plane for bolt holes. The weight of
sheet steel, plate, strips and rolled sections shall be taken from relevant Indian
Standards.
14.4 Unless otherwise specified, foundation and anchor bolt assemblies shall be
measured separately including nuts and washers.

Section S-6 ~ Concrete Pile Foundations
1. Scope of Work
1.1 These specifications cover the works of providing pile foundations. Work
included consists of all necessary services and furnishing of all labour material,
tools, equipment and related items for the full and satisfactory performance of
the contract, conforming to these specifications and as shown in the Contract
Drawings or reasonably implied therein or any authorised conditions or
alterations thereto.
1.2 The tenderer is advised to visit the site and familiarise himself with the conditions
at site. Neither the Client, nor the Architect, nor the Consulting Engineer shall be
held responsible for the accuracy of the soil data furnished in good faith on the
tender drawings.
1.3 The construction of piles shall be in accordance with the following Indian
Standard Codes of Practice for Design and Construction of Pile Foundations :
IS:2911-1979 Part I Section 1 Driven Cast in-situ Concrete Piles

IS:2911-1979 Part I Section 2 Bored Cast in-situ Concrete Piles
IS:2911-1979 Part I Section 3 Driven Precast Concrete Piles
IS:2911-1980 Part III Under-Reamed Pile Foundations
IS:9556-1980 Indian Standard Code of Practice for Design and Construction
of Diaphragm walls.
1.4 With his tender the Contractor shall submit detailed methodology for
construction of piles. He shall also give the sequence of construction of piles.
The Contractor shall also indicate the methods he proposes to adopt to prevent
necking of piles. These documents with mutually agreed modifications if any,
shall from part of the contract.
Not less than 2 weeks before any piling work is commenced the Contractor shall
submit to the Project Management Consultants (PMC) for approval full details of
his proposed piling plant, and detailed method statements for carrying out the
Works. Such details shall include where applicable a full description of the piling
frame, hammer, helmet and packing, method of handling, pitching and
supporting the piles before and during driving, the proposed driving procedure
to obtain the required penetration, and such further information as the PMC may
require. Details of casings and concreting methods in respect of any driven or
bored cast in place concrete piles are to be provided.
The Contractor shall not commence any piling until the plant and methods which
he proposes to use have bean approved by the PMC/Structural Engineer but
such approval shall not relieve the Contractor from any of his obligations and
responsibilities under the Contract. If for any reason the Contractor wishes to
make any change in the plant and methods of working which have been
approved by the PMC/Structural Engineer, he shall not make any such change
without having first obtained the PMC's written approval thereof.
1.5 The Contractor shall quote rates as detailed in the Schedule of Quantities and
Rates.
1.6 The items of work will generally be as follows:
a) Casting of concrete piles as per Contractor's specifications approved by

the PMC or Structural Engineer.
b) Supplying fabrication, and placement of all reinforcing bars.
c) Load testing of piles
2. Materials
2.1 General
Unless otherwise specified in this section all materials shall conform to the
requirements specified in separate sections for Concrete and Reinforcement.
2.2 Cement
The cement used shall be ordinary Portland Cement conforming to one of the
following Indian Standard Specifications :
IS:269 Specification for ordinary and low heat Portland Cement.

IS:455 Specification for Portland slag cement
IS:6909 Specification for super sulphate cement
Cement shall be free from lumps and caking.
2.3 Concrete Mix Design
The concrete shall be of grade M30. The maximum size of coarse aggregate shall
not exceed 20mm. For cast-in-situ piles concrete with a slump of 150 to 175mm
(consistent with the method of concreting) will be required. Minimum cement
contents shall not be less than 430 kg/m3 of concrete for cast-in-situ piles.

2.4 Concrete cube tests
Concrete cubes shall be cast and tested as specified in Section S-2.
2.5 Reinforcement
The reinforcement shall conform to the requirements specified in Section S-4

extending for the full length of the pile and shall project 60 bar diameters above
the cut off level or as specified in the drawing. The reinforcement cage shall be
tack welded so that it does not get deformed during handling and lowering into
the bore. Only circular concrete cover blocks threaded on to the helix shall be
used for ensuring the specified cover.
2.6 Casings and Tremie Pipes
The casings and tremie pipes shall be in mild steel. The temporary casing plates
and permanent liners shall have adequate wall thickness (approved by PMC) and
strength to withstand driving stresses, stresses due to soil pressure, etc. Without
damage or distortion all joints shall be water tight. The diameter of the casing
shall be such as to yield the specified nominal diameter of piles.
2.7 The drilling mud shall conform to the requirement of Indian Standard Code of
Practice for Design and Construction of Pile Foundations IS:2911 (Part I).
3. Cast in-Situ Bored Piles
3.1 Diameters of the piles shall be the concrete shaft diameters and shall not be less
than the diameters specified in the drawing.
3.2 These shall be formed by boring to the founding strata specified on the drawings
or as directed at site. The sides of the boring shall be prevented from collapsing
by one of the following :
a. permanent mild steel liner (cased pile)

b. removable mild steel casing (uncased pile)
c. guide casing at the top in conjunction with drilling mud (uncased pile)
3.3 The method adopted shall be chosen giving due consideration to the subsoil data,
ground water conditions and to the other relevant conditions at site as well as to
the presence of adjacent structures.
3.4 The bottom of the steel lining shall be sufficiently in advance of the boring tool
so as to prevent settlement of outside soil and formation of cavities.

3.5 Individual casings shall be joined together by screwing and not by direct butting
with external lug connections. The temporary casing shall be provided for the
full length of the pile wherever possible or it shall extend at least 2m into non-
collapsible stratum. The inner surface of casings shall be smooth and free of all
internal projections.
3.6 Boring shall be done using a bailer, or direct mud circulation method or reverse
circulation method. Chisels will have to be used for hard strata.
3.7 The size of cutting tool shall not be less than the diameter of the pile minus
75mm.
3.8 The level of drilling mud shall be such that the pressure exerted by the drilling
mud is always greater than the pressures exerted by the soils and external ground
water. The level of the drilling mud shall be maintained at least 1m above the
level of external ground water. Adequate temporary casings shall be used to
ensure the stability of the strata near ground level.
In case of rapid loss of drilling fluid from the excavated bore, the excavation shall
be backfilled without delay and further instructions obtained from the Engineer
before resuming excavation.
3.9 All reasonable steps shall be taken to prevent spillage of drilling mud on the site
in areas outside the immediate vicinity of boring. Discarded bentonite shall be
removed from the site without delay.
3.10 Pumping from a bore hole shall not be permitted unless a casing has been driven
into a stable stratum which prevents flow of external ground water from other
strata in significant quantities.
3.11 On completion of boring, loose disturbed or remoulded soil shall be removed

from the base of bore.
3.12 In case of dry bores inspection shall be carried out from the ground surface for
bores less than 750mm. For larger diameter bores equipment shall be provided
to enable the Contractor and the Engineer or their representatives to descend
into the boring for the purpose of inspection.
3.13 Prolonged delays in the commencement of concreting after the completion of

the boring shall not be permitted.
3.14 The concrete for piles underwater or in drilling mud shall be placed with a tremie
pipe. The tremie pipe shall not be less than 200mm diameter for 20mm
aggregate. The joint between the hopper and tremie pipe as well as the joints in

the tremie pipe shall be water tight and the tremie pipes shall be thoroughly
cleaned after each use. The concrete shall have a minimum slump of 150mm.
It is essential that the water level within the pile bore be in equilibrium before
commencement of concreting.
3.15 The Contractor shall ensure that heavily contaminated drilling mud has not
accumulated at the base of boring since this could impair free flow of concrete
from the tremie pipe.
3.16 If the specific gravity of the drilling mud at the base of the bore exceeds 1.20 the
placing of concrete shall not proceed.
3.17 The first charge of concrete shall be placed in the hopper over a sliding plate of
the bottom of the hopper. The charge should be adequate in volume to ensure
flushing action to prevent mixing of water or drilling mud and concrete.
Alternatively floating plugs of approved specification may be used before the first
charge of concrete.
3.18 The tremie pipe shall at all times penetrate the previously placed concrete with a
adequate margin against accidental withdrawal. The tremie pipe shall not be
withdrawn until the completion of concreting. At all times a sufficient quantity of
concrete shall be maintained within the pipe to ensure that the pressure from it
exceeds that from the drilling fluid.
3.19 Spot measurements shall be taken at suitable intervals to check that the tremie
pipe has an adequate penetration into previous concrete.
3.20 Concreting of the pile shall be in one single and continuous operation. In case of
long piles of large diameter, large size mixers or more mixers shall be used so that
the entire concreting operation is completed in not more than two hours. In case
of RMC adequate arrangement to be made at site by way of mixer etc., so that to
achieve continuous concreting.
3.21 The top of concrete in a pile shall be brought above the cut-off level since the
top concrete is loose and is weak because of contamination with water/drilling
mud. This ensures good concrete at the cut-off level.
3.22 Concrete shall be cast at least 500mm above the cut-off level for cut-offs upto
1.5m below ground level. For deeper cut-offs additional coverage of 150mm will
be required for every metre of additional increase in the cut-off below ground
level. If the cut-off is below the level of external ground water, additional
coverage over and above the values prescribed above shall be determined by
considerations of pressure required to be maintained on the unset concrete.

3.23 When a casing is being extracted a sufficient quantity of concrete shall be
maintained within the bore to ensure the pressure from external ground water
and soil is adequately exceeded by the pressure of concrete. Otherwise necking
of the pile may result.
3.24 No concrete shall be placed in the bore once the bottom of the casing has been
lifted above the top of concrete.
3.25 After each pile has been cast any empty bore shall be protected and carefully
backfilled as soon as possible with approved materials.
3.26 Complete boring and concreting records shall be sent to the PMC or Consulting
Engineers for each pile. The records shall include the duration of concreting
tremie pipe lengths, actual lengths of pile concreted and the volume of concrete
placed, etc. For piles with temporary casings records of sequence of casing
withdrawal and levels of concrete before and after withdrawal shall also be
included in the reports.
3.27 The Contractor shall inform the Employer's Representative each day of the
programme of piling for the following day and shall give adequate notice of his
intention to work outside normal hours and at weekends, where approved.
The Contractor shall submit to the Employer's Representative on the first day of
each week, or on such other date as the Employer's Representative may decide, a
progress report showing the rate of progress to that date and progress during the
previous week or period of all main items of piling works, as required by the
Employer's representative.
4. Alignment
4.1 The Contractor shall establish and maintain permanent datum level points, base
lines and grid lines to the satisfaction of the Employer's Representative and shall
set out with a suitable identifiable pin or marker the position of each pile. The
setting out of each pile shall be agreed with the Employer's Representative at
least 8 working hours prior to commencing work on a pile and adequate notice
for checking shall be given by the Contractor.
4.2 Notwithstanding such checking and agreement, the Contractor shall be

responsible for the correct and proper setting out of the piles and for the
correctness of the positions, levels, dimensions, and alignment of the piles.
4.3 After all piles are cast and weak concrete is chipped out the Contractor shall
submit the drawing showing the exact location of piles with respect to the
column centre line.

4.4 Piles shall be installed as accurately as possible according to the drawings either
vertically or to the specified batter. All deviations will be measured at the cut off
level of the piles. The deviation from the true axis shall not be more than 1.5%
for vertical piles and 4% for raker piles. Piles should not deviate in location by
more than 75mm when used in groups. For single or 2 piles used under
columns, deviation shall not be more than 50mm.
4.5 The Contractor shall maintain a record of actual pile locations in the form of a
drawing and submit the information to the Engineer at suitable intervals.
5. Disturbances and Noise
5.1 The Contractor shall carry out the piling work in such a manner and at such
times as to minimize noise and disturbance.
5.2 The Contractor shall take precautions adequate enough to avoid damage to
existing services and adjacent structures. Fig.1 of IS:2974 (Part 1) - 1982 may be
used as a guide for studying qualitatively the effect of vibration to persons and
structures. In case of deep excavation adjacent to piles, proper shoring or other
suitable arrangement shall be done to guard against the lateral movement of soil
stratum or releasing the confining soil stress. Any such damage shall be repaired
by the contractor to the satisfaction of the PMC.
5.3 The Contractor shall ensure that damage does not occur to complete piling
works and shall submit to the PMC for approval his proposed sequence and
timing for driving or boring piles having regard to the avoidance of damage to
adjacent piles.
6. Obstructions
If during the execution of the Works the Contractor encounters obstructions in the
ground, he shall forthwith notify the PMC accordingly, submit to him details of
proposed methods for overcoming the obstruction and proceed according to the PMC
instructions.
7. Testing
7.1 The load tests shall be in accordance with the Indian Standard Code of Practice for
Design and Construction of Pile Foundations IS 2911 (Part IV) Load Tests on Piles.
7.2 In the absence of previous experience with the proposed type of piling in the vicinity
especially when the piles are not founded on rock, at least two initial tests shall be
performed to establish the suitability of the pile foundation as well as its safe load

capacity. Vertical cyclic loading tests shall be carried out where specially needed and
specified for separation of skin friction and point bearing components of the load
carrying capacity of the piles.
7.3 Routine tests are performed as a check on the load carrying capacity and settlements of
the pile foundations. At least one routine test shall be performed for every 100 piles
unless otherwise specified by the Engineer.
7.4 The Contractor shall give the Engineer at least 48 hours notice of the commencement of
construction of these piles which are to be subjected to Initial Tests.
7.5 The load tests shall not normally be conducted unless the concrete is at least 28 days old.
7.6 All testing shall be done under the direction of experienced personnel conversant with
the equipment and the testing procedure.
7.7 Before the commencement of the tests all the particulars regarding the test pile including
boring data and concrete cube strengths shall be made available at site and shall form a
part of the test report.
7.8 On completion of each load test the Contractor shall submit a report of the load test
which shall include the following information.
a. Description of soil conditions, ground water table, actual boring and installation
records, concrete cube test results.
b. Method of load application
c. Load settlement readings during loading and unloading
d. Time load-settlement curve
e. All other observation relevant to the test being conducted.
8. Defective Piles
8.1 The PMC or Structural Consultant reserves the right to reject any pile which in
his opinion has not been constructed in accordance with the specifications.
8.2 The Contractor will not be paid for rejected piles. The increase in cost of the pile
caps, tie beams and other measures including cost of redesigning these elements
adopted for strengthening as a result of rejection of defective piles shall be borne
by the Contractor.

9. Mode of Measurement
9.1 The Contractor shall be paid for the length of each pile as measured from the
actual founding level to the point of the vertical cut-off. The Contractor's rate
shall include all items of work including boring, chiselling as specified,
concreting, reinforcement, handling, and all other items of work for the
satisfactory completion of the pile foundations.
9.2 Pile load tests shall be measured and paid for separately.
10. As-Built Drawings
On completion of the work, the Contractor will submit a plan showing the exact location
and length of each pile as constructed at site, as well as dates of concreting, cube test
results etc. The original tracing of this drawing shall be submitted to the PMC or
Consulting Engineer.

List of Makes of major civil items Taj GateWayProject
SL NO Item Agencies
RMC INDIA
ULTRA TECH
A RMC
LAFARGE / L&T
ACC
LAFARGE
ULTRA TECH
B CEMENT
ACC
GRASIM
SAIL
TISCO
C STEEL
VIZAG
RINL
D CONCRETE ADDITIVES Fosroc, Sika, MC Bauchemie, Degussa

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BILL OF QUANTITIES - INTRODUCTION
DESCRIPTION OF THE SITE
The site is located at 1930 Rajdanga Main Road, Kolkata – 700 089.
DESCRIPTION OF THE WORKS
The project scope is carrying out the Piling, Civil, Structural and Brick Work for the Taj Gateway Hotel
at Kolkata.
BILL OF QUANTITIES
The Contract shall be governed by the General Conditions in the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for
Construction for Building and Engineering Works designed by the Employer, first edition 1999 as amended
by the Particular Conditions.
The Tenderer should note the Tender Documents including Annexures, Amendments and Special
Conditions applying to the General Conditions of Contract.
Notices to Tenderers and/or Addendums may be issued during the tender period to clarify or amend Items
contained in the Specification and Bills of Quantities. Such notice or notices are to be incorporated into the
tender and are to comply with all clauses in all respects.
Before a tender is accepted, the selected Tenderer shall carefully check the priced Bills of Quantities and
accept full responsibility for any undetected errors in the rates, etc., inserted.
Work covered by any Provisional Sums or Prime Cost Sums included shall be valued in accordance with
the conditions of contract.
METHOD OF MEASUREMENT
The Bills of Quantities have been measured generally in accordance with the Handbook of Method of
Measurement of Building Works, First Revision, the relevant parts of IS 1200 and as amended. Where a
different method of measurement has been adopted such method is usually described with or preceding
the item or items concerned and shall either supersede or amplify the requirements of the Standard Method
of Measurement.
The Tenderer should note that full details shown on the Drawings and full descriptions contained in the
Specification have not been fully repeated in these Bills of Quantities and should refer to the Tender
Documents for full particulars and descriptions of workmanship and materials and include for the full intent
and meaning thereof in the prices of the items herein.
If the Tenderer notes any item shown in the drawings / specifications that in his opinion is not covered in
the Bill of Quantities, he should immediately seek clarification from the Engineer. If required, the engineer
will issue an addendum in consultation with the QS / Cost Consultant.
The preambles related to each trade / work section is described in the respective bills.
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MEASUREMENT AND PRICES
Unless otherwise stated herein the items in the Bills of Quantities shall be deemed to include:
a) materials and goods including materials required for lapping, jointing and the like and all costs in
connection therewith such as conveyance, delivery, unloading, storing, returning packings,
handling, hoisting and lowering;
b) square, raking, splay and circular cutting;
c) waste of materials;
d) labour and all costs in connection therewith including the labour in drilling, setting, fitting and fixing
of materials and goods in position;
e) establishment costs, overhead costs and profit;
f) plant and equipment;
g) taxes, overtime, bonus and incentive payments, duties and royalties;
h) protection of work against damage
Standard Measurement and Prices clauses are not repeated within each Bill Section.
Unless otherwise stated in the Standard Method of Measurement or herein, work has been measured NET
as fixed in position.
Unless otherwise stated the forming of ends, angles, return ends and the like and junctions between
straight and raking and/or circular work shall be deemed to be included with the work in which they occur.
The description of any item may refer to Specification clauses or Drawing numbers where such reference is
of assistance in the description of the measured items. Reference to other documents is limited to those
which are particularly identified in the Specification or Drawings.
Sizes stated may be nominal only so all sizes must be checked with details and/or site measurement
before manufacture.
Measurement and prices are deemed to include for any additional costs in complying with the program,
access limitations and maintenance of existing functions and services as set out in the Contract
Documents.
All prices in the Bills of Quantities shall include all taxes and duties with the exception of Work Contract Tax
and Service Tax.
DISCLAIMER
These Bills of Quantities have been issued in either *.PDF format or in hard copy. In the event of any
discrepancy between any alternative format (Excel, Buildsoft. etc.) requested or distributed the *.PDF
version, as currently issued, shall prevail.
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CONTROLLED COPY NUMBERING
PADGHAMS QUALITY SYSTEM
Controlled Copy No.:
Revision No.: 00
Authorised By: SK
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Bill No. 1 - PRELIMINARIES
Rate Amount
S. No Item Description Unit Quantity
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GENERALLY
PREAMBLE NOTES
1 Notwithstanding Preamble Notes of the Standard Method of Note

Measurement of Building Works, the Contractor shall refer to
the Specification and Drawings for full particulars and
descriptions of materials and workmanship and shall include
for the full intent and meaning the thereof in the prices of the
items.
DRAWINGS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS
2 The tender scope is execution of piling, civil and structural Note

works for Taj gateway hotel including all associated works.
The site is located at Kolkata.
3 The Contractor shall inspect the Specifications, drawings, visit Note

the site and fully ascertain the nature and extent of the Works,
and limitations and restrictions as to means of access,
working and storage space and any other relevant factors
prior to tendering as no claim of any kind shall be entertained
for want of knowledge or ignorance of the conditions under
which the Works will be executed.
4 Appendix 'H' in this Document shall be signed to confirm that Note

a detailed site inspection has been made.
5 Item
The Contractor shall make photographic and other records ,
as required by the Engineer, of the conditions of the surfaces
of the Site and adjacent buildings immediately before entering
upon them for the purpose of constructing the Works.
MEASUREMENT AND PRICES
6 The cost of Preliminaries is to be entered in this section and Note

not included elsewhere.
CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
7 The Contract shall be governed by the General Conditions in Note

the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Construction for Building
and Engineering Works designed by the Employer, first
edition 1999 as amended by the Particular Conditions
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SPECIFIC OBLIGATIONS
8 The Contractor shall price the following specific obligations that Note
are included in the contract conditions depending upon their
judgement of the requirement. No claims shall be entertained
for compliance with any of the following requirements during
execution
9 Provision and maintenance of performance bond in Item

accordance with the Contract
10 Provison of all insurances in accordance with the contract. Item
11 Provision of adequate temporary water, electricity, etc for the Item

execution of works and testing on completion
12 Install and maintain in good condition project signs on a single Item

hoarding as approved by the Engineer.
13 Providing, maintaining and removing all temporary works Item

including access roads, temporary fencing, storage yards, etc
14 Item
Submission of specified sets ( hard and electronic copies ) of
detailed design drawings, as built drawings , operating and
maintenance manuals, test certificates, spare parts lists,
replacement cycle information , etc to the Engineer's
satisfaction prior to the issue of taking over certificate.
15 Provision of all materials required for site safety including Item

provision of safety helmets and safety shoes for the
employer's Personnel including all consultants and employer's
representatives
16 The Contractor shall provide adequate and competent site Item

supervisory and administrative staffs for the proper execution
of the works
17 Item
Provision, maintenance and removal of temporary office
accomodation for staff, sanitation and other facilities for the
workmen and staff of the Contractor and sub contractors. The
facilities shall be maintained in a clean and orderly condition.
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18 The temporary buildings and other temporary facilities shall Note

be dismantled & removed and the site shall be made good
within 1 week of receipt of the Engineer's instruction to
remove such buildings.
19 Item
Provision, maintenance and removal of construction
equipment, plant and tools required for the execution of works
20 The Contractor shall provide all necessary labour, plant and

tools for the proper and efficient execution of the Works
including that required for the nominated subcontractors
works.
21 The Contractor shall provide for all transport for labour and for Note
the movement of plant and equipment to and from site,
erection, dismantling, moving about site as necessary and
including allowance for all idle time.
22 Provision, maintenance and removal of temporary stores. Item
23 Item
Provision of suitable first-aid equipment and all medical aids
24 Provision, maintenance and removal of testing facilities, Item

testing equipment and carrying out the required tests in
accordance with the contract.
25 Provide product guarantee / warranty as specified in the Item

Employer's Requirements
26 Allow for all costs in connection with transport of the plant, Item
equipment and materials to site including all transit
insurances
27 Steel and cement record for each consignment shall be Item

maintained by the Contractor.
28 Item
The contractor shall make proper storage of steel and cement
in suitable platform or in a warehouse as appropriate in a
manner to provide easy access for inspection and use at site.
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29 Apart from the above the following needs to taken care:
30 Item
Steel and cement underweight / overweight shall be recorded
and maintained. Limit shall be +/- 1.00 % . Beyond which,
engineer can decide to reject the lot . A detailed record of
Rolling Margin of Steel against each consignment of each dia
is to be maintained properly along with the samples of each
consignment of the respective dia bars.
31
The delivery challans with respective weighment slips
[computerised] should be submitted with each RA-bill
otherwise the bill can be hold. The copies of bills of major
items showing the ' make ' needs to be submitted.. Tenderer
can hide the rate and amount column , if they want.
Cement : The contractor shall make arrangements to the

satisfaction of the Engineer in charge for the proper storage of
cement to prevent deterioration due to moisture and/or
intrusion of foreign matter. Bagged cement shall be stored in
suitable water-tight godown in a manner to provide easy
access for identification and inspection of each consignment.
Stored cement shall meet the test requirement as per IS-269
at any time after storage.
Steel: The contractor shall make arrangements to the

satisfaction of the Engineer in charge for the proper storage of
steel to prevent deterioration and corrosion due to moisture.
Steel shall be stored in suitable platform or in a warehouse in
a manner to provide easy access for identification and
inspection and use at site. Test report for steel should
submitted by contractor from an authorized agencies
periodically.
30 Allow for any costs to comply with any other specific obligation Item
in accordance with the contract conditions.
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Kolkata
PREAMBLE TO BILL OF QUANTITIES
A. EARTHWORK
B. CONCRETE - PLAIN & REINFORCED
1) All concrete shall be ready mix. If site mixed concrete to be used, shall be only weight
batched, with prior permission of Engineer-in-charge.
2) The contractor is entirely responsible for the design of concrete mixes. The design is
however to be approved by the Engineer.
3) Concrete M-30/20 means conrete mix M-30 grade using maximum size coarse aggregates
20 mm.
4) Rate shall be inclusive of providing and placing concrete as per items given below.
Shuttering and reinforcement shall be paid separately unless otherwise mentioned.
5) Curing compound may be permitted only for in-accessible location.
6) Washing of natural sand in machanical rotary, screw type washers is a must.
7) Rates shall be inclusive of cost of super plasticiser (and any other admixture required) of
approved quality and of approved dosage.
8) Rates shall be inclusive of providing pockets, holes, inserts, pipes etc.
9) Mechanical vibrators, internal and / or external to be used.
10) All defective concrete, if accepted by the engineer shall be repaired by the contractor at his
own cost, using approved epoxy mortar or Polymer based mortar as per manufacturers
specifications.
11) The rate shall include the cost of applying 2 coats of polymer bonding agent on all surfaces
of old or new concrete at construction joint prior to concreting against the same.
12) Use of the fine sand of (FM 0.9 to 1.0) for proper binding is a must.
13) Screening of metal - I and II for removing excessive flaky under and over size material,
stone dust etc. is a must.
14) All concrete surfaces shall have good finish.
15) Concrete surfaces are required to be hacked immediately after the removal of formwork as
directed by the Engineer-in-charge wherever required additional rate shall not be paid to
contractor for hacking.
16) Contractor should make arrangement for table vibrator for casting the cover blocks of
required size and grade.
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17) Rate shall be inclusive of providing cover blocks. Cover blocks shall be made of the same
grade of concrete of structural member in which the blocks are to be used.
18) All joints in shuttering shall be sealed by use of 5 mm thick conpressible material gaskets
and fixing agent.
19) Total chloride content in concrete shall not be more than 0.06% by weight of cement used
as per IRC SP-33
20) Construction joint shall be minimum in numbers and their location shall be approved by the
Consultant. Construction joints shall be treated properly with bonding coat of approved
material to be appplied at the old concrete before commencing the fresh concreting
21) In form finish surfaces the patterns to be provided for the formwork shall be as per
Architect's suggestions
22) All sack - rubbed surface shall be sack rubbed with white cement of suggested proportion
as per Architect's approval.
23) All concealed items like conduits, junction boxes, fixtures etc. shall be located as per details
and locations to be approved before casting.
24) All vertical lifts for walls, columns and all joints in formwork for slabs, beams and wall
surfaces to be designed as per pattern to meet Architects's requirement form finished
concrete.
25) Opening to be provided in parapet with groove wherever shown in drawings / detailed by
Architect.
C) FORMWORK
1) Contractor should submit for the consultant's approval design and drawing for all formwok
showing sizes of member including props and its foundation. Final responsibility for
formwork design rests with the contractor.
2) A mocking of formwork for columns, typical column-beam junction, beams should be made
and only after obtaining approval of the mockup, the contractor will be allowed to proceed
with the work.
3) All surfaces of concrete elements shall not be treated in any way unless otherwise
instructed.
4) All concrete surfaces shall have smooth and even finish originally by themselves without
any finishing or rendering. In case the Engineer is not satisfied with the finish obtained,
remedial measures for improving them shall be carried out by the contractor
5) Rates quoted shall be for straight formwork at all levels unless otherwise specified.
6) Rate shall include use of 5mm thick compressible gasket materials, fixing agent, adhesive
tape and mechanical buffing of shuttering plates.
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7) Only approved mould release agent should be used.
8) Cleaning of shutter plates after every use by mechanical buffing is a must.
9) when plywood shuttering is used only new material shall be permitted for its first use at site,
and its number of uses will be solely with discretion of Engineer-in-charge.
10) Providing cutouts, holes, slits, depression etc. for electrical fixtures shall not be paid
separately.
11) Size of the panels used for exposed concrete finish areas shall be approved by the
Engineer-in-charge / Consultants.
12) In case concreting of floor slabs and beams is carried out before the concrete of tower
supporting floor has attained 28 days design strength, supporting props shall be extended
to one floor below.
D) REINFORCEMENT
1) Overweight of the steel shall not be considered for calculating consumption and payment
purpose, I.S.I constant for weight of different dia of bars shall be considered for payment as
well as consumption purpose.
3) Where required column reinforcement bars are to be lapped in the middle portion of
columns as per ISL13920. Proper arrangement shall be made to support reinforcement
projecting above floor level.
4) The Contractor is to prepare a complete bar bending schedule and get the same approved
by the Engineer in charge. The cost of this is deemed to have been included in the rate
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S No Description Unit Qty Rate Amount
A EARTHWORK
A1 Block excavation in all kind of soils and clays

including slushy soil with kankar murum including
cutting grass, vegetation by mechinical equipment
with necessary manual labour for basement including
grading of excavated base to the required level as
directed including dewatering pumps, by well point
method or otherwise as required to keep the work
area dry during excavation and construction
including carting away the excavated material away
from site (to any lead) as directed. The rate shall also
include satisfying all safety norms, including
barricading of area with warning tapes, general
house keeping, keeping the area neat and clean to
avoid mosquito breeding etc. complete.
a From 0m to 9m below ground level cum 24770
A2 Designing, supplying & driving temporary sheet piling Lumsum

to enable the excavation work wherever required.
The contractor to suggest his scheme for excavation,
with sheet piling wherever required including the
design , preparation of detailed drawings for the
approval of Structural consultant / Project Manager.
The contractor is responsible for the safety during
the excavtion and also to the safety to the adjoining
buildings/ roads etc.
A3 Rubble Soling:- Providing and laying rubble soling cum 870

230mm thick (in specific areas as instructed by
Project Manager / Structural Consultant) with
approved quality rubble, average size 150 mm to 180
mm in size including dewatering, hand packing of
smaller sizes etc complete
A4 Providing and laying in layers not more than 75mm cum 580
thick metal packing including consolidating by 10
tonne roller, or other approved equipment etc
complete as directed.
A5 Providing and laying behind retaining wall 600mm cum 1300

thick vertical filter media for drainage using Class II
well graded aggregates maximum size being not
more than 25mm along with backfill behind etc
complete.
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A6 Backfilling behind retaining walls, trenches or plinth

with good earth in layers not exceeding 150mm
including watering and compacting each layer
complete up to the desired degree of compaction
(95% dry density to be achieved by Proctor density
test). All space between the wall and the excavation
shall be refilled to the original surface.
a) using good earth obtained from excavation cum 650

b) using approved earth brought from outside cum 650
(Note: the contractor may refer to soil investigation data

provided for quoting the rates. But, the contractor will not
be entitled to any claim if actual conditions encountered on
site defer from those depicted in the data).
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B CONCRETE - PLAIN AND REINFORCED
B1 Providing and laying site machine mixed plain cum 370

controlled cement concrete of grade M15, including
centering and shuttering (if required) placing,
ramming, compacting, curing etc. complete for
leveling course, base for flooring, mass concrete etc.
as directed and as per detailed specification.
B2 Providing and laying site machine mixed plain cum 3150

controlled cement concrete of grade M10, including
centering and shuttering (if required) placing,
ramming, compacting, curing etc. complete for filling
over raft slab in basement etc. as directed and as
per detailed specification.
B3 Providing & laying in position ready mixed (RMC) &

machine vibrated cement concrete of M30 grade for
reinforced cement concrete for structural elements
given below of any size and shape as per drawings
including all admixtures etc at all heights and
including necessary lift and lead as specified
placing, compacting, vibrating, curing etc complete
as per detailed specifications excluding centering /
shuttering and reinforcement. (Mix design for
appropriate exposure condition shall be carried by
the Contractor as and when instructed by the Project
manager and shall be got approved from the Project
manager).
a Pile Cap / Strip Footings / Raft etc cum 2965

b Pile Cap tie beams, Plinth Beams etc cum 210
c Floor slabs and beams, ramps, steps, staircases at cum 5100
any floor etc
d Columns of all heights in basement upto Plinth Level cum 215
e Column in superstructure upto any height cum 845

f Window sill, lintels cum 40
g Chajja, Balcony, Beams, Pardi etc. projected out cum 325
from building face in superstructure
h Reinforced concrete wall in foundation, Retaining cum 870
wall of all heights
i Reinforced Concrete (shear) wall in superstructure at cum 385
any height
j Underground water tanks, septic tank, effluent cum 400
treatment tanks, swimming pool etc inclusive of cost
of approved integral waterproof admixture
k Overhead water tanks inclusive cost of approved cum 15
integral waterproofing admixture
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B4 Providing and laying M25/20 concrete for flooring on

grade including necessary shuttering for castign in
panels and including using vaccum dewatering by
approved equipment and accessories, and trowelling
by electrically operated trowells as directed etc.
a Concrete cum 300

b Vaccum dewatering & trowelling by electrically sqm 3975
operated trowellers
c Cutting grooves 5 to 6 mm wide x 50 mm deep using RM 2030
appropiate concrete saws within 48 hours of casting
d Sealing the grooves/ construction joints of 5 to 6 mm RM 2030

wide x 50mm deep with approved quality sealing
compound of grade A confirming to IS 1834 ( latest),
including thorough cleaning of the joints and applying
primer as per manufacturer's recommendation etc.
complete
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C FORMWORK
C1 Providing and erecting in position straight steel /

plywood shuttering materials of approved quality and
size of plates for concrete elements upto any depth
in foundations and in super structure at any floor in
all shapes as per drawing including necessary
pipe/steel, scaffolding, steel working platforms, pipe
bottom supports, PCC/RCC pedestals below props if
required, fastener nails, wires, keeping
shuttering/scaffolding in position till concrete is laid
and members have aqquired required strength,
removal thereafter, applying shuttering oil etc. all
complete as directed by the engineer
a Raft Slab / Pile Cap etc sqm 6050

b Pile Cap tie beams, Plinth Beams etc sqm 1070
c Floor slabs and beams, ramps, steps, staricases etc sqm 35100
for floor to floor heights up to 3.5m.
d Columns in basement upto Plinth Level sqm 385
e Column in superstructure upto any height sqm 5025
f Window sill, lintels sqm 400
g Chajja, Balcony, Beams, Pardi etc. projected out sqm 2480
from building face in superstructure for floor to floor
heights up to 3.5m.
h Reinforced concrete wall in foundation, Retaining sqm 2900
wall
i Reinforced Concrete (shear) wall in superstructure at sqm 2350
any height
j Underground water tanks, septic tank, effluent sqm 1400
treatment tanks, swimming pool etc
k Overhead water tanks
i) walls sqm 60
ii) slabs sqm 50
C2 Extra over C1 above for

a Floor slabs and beams, ramps etc for floor to floor sqm 10220
heights more than 3.5m to 7m
b Sloping slabs at roof level for floor to floor heights sqm
more than 3.5m to 7m
c Chajja, Balcony, Beams, Pardi etc. projected out sqm
heights more than 3.5m to 7m
C3 Extra over C1 above for

a Floor slabs and beams, ramps etc for floor to floor sqm 1850
heights more than 7m to 9m
b Sloping slabs at roof level for floor to floor heights sqm
more than 7m to 9m
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c Chajja, Balcony, Beams, Pardi etc. projected out sqm 400

heights more than 7m to 9m
C4 Extra over C1 above for curved shuttering of any sqm

shape
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D REINFORCEMENT
D1 Supplying, fabricating and fixing in position steel

reinforcement for RCC structures as per design
including transporting steel to the work site,
incidental charges for handling, cutting, bending and
binding with 18 gauge GI wires (to be supplied by the
contractor at his own cost), welding if necessary,
providing chairs to the reinforcement etc. all
complete as directed by the Engineer. Measurement
will be made on the length basis and converted into
weight by using standard IS co-efficient for payment
(rolling margin's and wastage will not be paid).
a Mild steel bars having yield strength not less than MT 5

250 N/sq.mm as per IS : 432
b High yield strength deformed steel bars having yield MT 5
strength not less than 415 N/sq mm as per IS:1786.
c High yield strength deformed steel bars having yield MT 1810

strength not less than 500 N/sq mm as per IS:1786.
D2 Lap welding of HYSD bars of any length at all heights

and at all levels complete for
a 16mm dia bars RM 5
b 20mm dia bars RM 5
c 25mm dia bars RM 5
d 28mm dia bars RM 5
D3 Butt welding of HYSD bars of any length at all

heights and at all levels including backing cover
plates if necessary complete for
a 20 mm dia bars Nos 10
b 25 mm dia bars Nos 10
c 28mm dia bars Nos 10
d 32mm dia bars Nos 10
D4 Use of coupler for splicing instead of laps for

a 20 mm dia bars Nos 20
b 25 mm dia bars Nos 20
c 28mm dia bars Nos 20
d 32mm dia bars Nos 20
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E Structural Steel
E1 Providing, fabricating, erecting, placing in position

and connecting MS structural sections in trusses,
purlins, beams, columns, portal frames, bracing,
platforms, ladders, grating etc including cutting,
wastage, welding (shop and site), bolting where
necessary as per specifications and as directed
a beams, channels, angles MT 24

b plates MT
c chequerred plates MT
d flats MT
e hollow box sections MT 25
f pipes / circular sections MT
E2 Providing fabricating and fixing in position MS inserts MT 2

such as nosing, corner angles, plates, flats, tees,
provision for pipe hangers, supports, brackets,
frames around cut-outs etc as per drawings and
specifications, in true line and level for embedding
into permanent works at the time of casting RCC
works including welding, grinding if necessary etc
complete as per specification and as directed
E3 Supplying, painting and other materials and labour MT 49

required for painting of structural steel including
surface preparation by mechanical cleaning to
remove loose rust / scale, oil / grease and to ensure
a clean and dry surface, applying primer and painting
with approved anti-corrosive epoxy paint etc
complete. Painting System No. II as per
specifications shall be used.
E4 Supplying and fixing of bolts and nuts up to 20mm MT 0.5

dia for connections of structural members including
washers etc complete
E5 Fire protection to structural steel by a spray applied, sqm 1200

low density factory blended pre-mix based on
vermiculite and cement with fire protective adhesives
designed for cellulosic fire conditions for 2 hrs rating
(Mandolite CP2 of Newkem or equivalent). Area will
be measured as per that given in IS code
E6 Extra over item E5 above for 3 hours fire rating sqm 600
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E7 Providing and embedding of foundation/anchor bolts MT 0.5

of dia and length specified on the drawings as per
property class 4.6 and IS 1367 and IS 1363 with 2
nos nuts and 1 no plate washer in concrete
foundations
E8 Grouting below column's base plate with approved litres 5

non-shrink grout (CONBEXTRA GP2 or equivalent)
Date : 8/9/2008 Page 2 of 2

Halcrow Taj Gateway- Jalan Intercontinental Hotels Limited
Kolkata
F Piling
F1 Charge for mobilization and de-mobilization etc, LS

transportation of all necessary plant, equipment, machinery,
rigs etc including various trial mixes required for pile work
etc complete. Payment will be made on the completion of
mobilization including deployment of plant and machinery,
rigs and approval of trial mixes as agreed with Engineer
prior to start of work.
F2 Providing and constructing circular bored cast-in-situ

concrete piles in M30 grade of concrete with
minimum cement content of 430kg/m3 using with 53
grade OPC, 20mm down stone aggregate, with
minimum slump of 150mm to 200mm, max free water
cement ratio of 0.4 using approved superplasticizers
including boring from GL by driving temporary steel
casing or / and stabilising the bore with bentonite and
terminating at about 28 to 32m till the energy criteria
as specified on the drawing is reached., placing
reinforcement into the bore, providing and placing
concrete using tremie including overflowing the
tremie concrete above cutoff level for at least 0.6 m,
chipping off the concrete above the theoretical cut-off
level and preparing it to receive the pile cap concrete
including cleaning and straightening, cutting off the
reinforcement, disposal of the bored or excavated or
overflow material to any lead and backfilling of empty
boring with sand or brickbat as specified by the
Engineer etc complete.
The casing may be required from the ground level, which
shall not be measured for payment. Only the length of the
pile from bottom of pile to cut-off level shall be mesured.
Items to include cost of all the materials excluding cost of
reinforcing steel. Reinforcing steel shall be paid under Item
D
(Note: the contractor may refer to soil investigation data
provided for quoting the rates. But, the contractor will not be
entitled to any claim if actual conditions encountered on site
defer from those depicted in the data).
a 750 dia (Capacity = 177MT) RM 9000
F3 Initial vertical load testing of piles for the following dia

of piles for 2.5 times of working load capacity of each
pile as per IS:2911 or as specified. The item to
include pile head, all arrangements like kentledge,
reaction pile to mobilise the required reaction and test
apparatus etc . all complete. All test procedures and
equipment shall be subject to the approval of
engineer.
a 750 dia (Capacity = 177MT) Nos 2
F4 As per Item No F3 above but for conducting Initial horizontal Nos

load test
a 750 dia Nos 1
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Halcrow Taj Gateway- Jalan Intercontinental Hotels Limited
Kolkata
F5 Carrying out initial pull-out test on selected pile(s) as

per standard procedure laid down in the IS:2911 Part
IV specification including construction of test frame,
installation of hydraulic jack(s) with gauges for load
application, considering temporary works as required
and cleaning the site and maintaining complete
records of load displacement as directed by Engineer
and as per specification, and submission of records.
The pile shall be tested for a load equal to 2.0x
Working Design Load

b 1000 dia (Capacity = 152MT) Nos
F6 Carrying out routine static load test on selected pile

as per standard procedure laid down in the IS:2911
Part IV specification including construction of test
cap, loading platform, providing kentledge, temporary
loads for concrete bricks / steel sleeper etc. as
approved, considering temporary works as required
for loading platform, dismantling the cap after test
and cleaning the site and maintaining complete
records of load settlement as directed by Engineer
and as per specification, and submission of records.
The pile shall be tested for a load equal to 1.5x
Working Design Load
F7 As per Item No F5 above but for conducting Routine

horizontal load test
a 750 dia Nos 3
F8 Carrying out routine pull-out test on selected pile(s)

as per standard procedure laid down in the IS:2911
Part IV specification including construction of test
frame, installation of hydraulic jack(s) with gauges for
load application, considering temporary works as
required and cleaning the site and maintaining
complete records of load displacement as directed by
Engineer and as per specification, and submission of
records. The pile shall be tested for a load equal to
1.5x Working Design Load
F9 Making the necessary site arrangements for

conducting low-strain non destructive integrity tests
on piles by third party appointed by the Project
Manager, conforming to ASTM D5882.
a 750 dia Nos 210
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G Miscellaneous
G1 Cutting pockets / chases / openings in brick walls,

RCC walls, or concrete members, in following sizes
as per requirement of elevator connector and
grouting in position the fittings specials provided by
elevator contractor in cement mortar 1:2 mix (1
Cement: 2 sand)
a 600mm x 150mm size for fixing position indicators Nos
b 300mm x 150mm size for fixing hall lanterns Nos
c 250mm x 55 mm size for fixing buttons Nos
d 55mm x 55mm size in RCC for fixing door hinges Nos
G2 Providing and laying light wieght concrete weighing cum

about 850 kg / cum in sunken areas complete in all
respects
G3 Same as item G2 above but using autoclaved cum

concrete blocks such as siporex / aerocon etc
Date : 8/9/2008 Page 1 of 1

RATE AMOUNT
It. No. ITEM LOCATION DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS UNIT QTY.
(Rs.) (Rs.)
1.00 PEST CONTROL

Unless otherwise specified, the rates quoted for Anti-Termite treatment shall include the
following :
Cost of all materials, labour, equipment / tools & plants required, conveyance, infrastructure
facilities required etc.
Work shall be at all levels, heights & elevation and location.
All equipments employed, tools, tackles etc.
Treatment to all areas required to be treated at any depth & level in the sequence including
trenches, pits and tunnels etc.
Making holes, providing nozzles and injecting etc.
Treatment should be carried out by an approved specialised pest control agency on prior
approval.
Treatment should be carried out generally in accordance with the technical specification and
confirming to IS 6313.
The chemical to be used as insecticides for the treatment shall be CHLOROPYRIPHOS
20% EC and the application shall be Dilute 1 part of chemical 20/50 EC with 19/49 parts of
water to get 1% Emulsion and as per manufacture's specification.
Connected civil work such as cut-open the surface for treatment, insertions like nozzles at
require places. Protecting the treated surface and other works in progress and redoing in
case of any damage.
The description and specification for treatment contained in the Bill of Quantities is indicative
only and is meant to set out a general outline of the Proprietary system as commonly
understood. The eventual requirement is performance oriented to achieve total termite
proof expected from the system that is adopted. Since the systems, both in materials and
methodology of application, are proprietary, the onus of examining the drawings, BOQ,
specifications and site conditions lies on the Contractor. The prices quoted shall be
comprehensive and appropriate and shall include all the applicable items envisaged in the
system, whether or not they have specifically described in the documents / information
supplied.
Anti-termite treatment shall be guaranteed for a period of 10 (Ten) years in an approved
proforma acceptable to the Owner on a stamp paper.
Material Safety Data Sheet to be submitted and approved prior to use at site.
IHLCL-KOLKATTA EDIFICE CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD

RATE AMOUNT
(Rs.) (Rs.)
1.01 Pest Control Providing pre-constructional Anti-termite treatment by treating bottom surface and sides of sqm
excavation, back fill in immediate contact with foundation, top surface of plinth filling (at the
rate of 5 litres of an emulsion concentrate of 1.0 percent of Chlorpyrifos. 20EC or equivalent
approved chemical per square metre of surface area), Treatment to the soil along with
external perimeter of the building by punching holes of 12 to 15 mm diameter about 300 to
600 mm deep at 150 mm centre to centre as close to the wall as possible and inject 1.0%
Chloropyrifos at the rate of 7.5 Lt emulsion concentrate per Sqm. and sealing the same with
proper filling etc. complete through approved manufacturers with 10 years guarantee bond
and as per specifications complete (IS 63 13 part III) (Only plinth area of building at ground
floor for all the above operations will be measured for payment)
2.00 MASONRY
Rates quoted for all items shall include the cost of the following
(a) All scaffolding, ladders, platforms, staging and plant required in the execution of work to
any height and depth
(b) Hacking and Roughening of concrete or other surface in contact with masonry for
bondage.
(c) Raking cut joints to 12mm depth either for plastering or pointing
(d) Levelling up and preparing top of masonry for Damp proof course
(e) Building in hold fasts, bolts and such other inserts as directed by the Project manager
(f) Keeping the masonry work well wetted for two weeks or as directed by the Project
manager
(g) Work at all heights, levels, depths, unless otherwise specified
(h) Providing through bond stones at every 2.0M apart in each coarse in stone masonry
(i) All works curved or straight

(j) Soaking of bricks in water for minimum period so that the entire brick is soaked in water

RATE AMOUNT
(Rs.) (Rs.)
(k) Cost of all materials, transport to site and labour

(l) An pipe fittings and specials, spouts, hold fasts and other fixtures which are required to
be built into the walls shall be embedded, as specified, in their correct position as the work
proceeds unless otherwise directed by the Project Manager. The rate to be inclusive of all
that
(m) Building in ends of beams, joists, slabs, lintels, sills, trusses etc..,
(n) Stones used shall be granite trap and/or basalt unless otherwise specified
(o) Provision to be made for cut-outs (Openings for sanitary, electrical, fire fighting or any
other services) and after completion of the services work, all the cut-outs and openings to be
made good, matching the surroundings
(p) Receiving all materials supplied by the employer, unloading, storing, conveying to work
site and fixing in position
(q) Solid / Hollow block to any size shall conform to IS : 2185.
2.01 250mm thick Providing and constructing Brick Masonry 250mm thick in proper line and level, using
Brick Masonry good quality well burnt bricks, with a minimum crushing strength of 50kg/sq.cm including all
scaffolding, staging, curing, all labour, hire and fuel charges for all tools and plants
employed, raking of joints, all lifts etc. complete and as directed in cement mortar 1:6 etc
complete. The rate to be inclusive of closing the gap between the masonry and RCC beam
finished to required slope as directed by the Engineer-in-charge. Note:- The width of the
joints not to exceed 10mm.
In Sub Structure Cum
In Super structure for all floors above ground Cum
2.02 230mm thick Providing and constructing Brick Masonry 230mm thick in proper line and level, using
Brick Masonry good quality well burnt bricks, with a minimum crushing strength of 35-40kg/sq.cm including
all scaffolding, staging, curing, all labour, hire and fuel charges for all tools and plants
employed, raking of joints, all lifts etc. complete and as directed in cement mortar 1:6 etc
complete. The rate to be inclusive of closing the gap between the masonry and RCC beam
finished to required slope as directed by the Engineer-in-charge. Note:- The width of the
joints not to exceed 10mm.
a In Sub Structure Cum
b In Super structure for all floors above ground Cum

RATE AMOUNT
(Rs.) (Rs.)
2.03 Half Brick Providing and constructing 115 mm thick Brick Partition Walls (Half Brick) in super Sqm
Masonry structure at all floors in proper line and level, using good quality well burnt bricks, with a
minimum crushing strength of 35-40kg / sq.cm, in cement mortar 1:4, including all
scaffolding, staging, curing, all lifts, raking of joints, all labour, hire and fuel charges for all
tools and plants employed etc. complete and as directed. Rate shall include providing
Concrete Binders in proportion 1:2:4, 75mm thick reinforced with 2 nos. of 8 mm dia Fe 415
bars with 8mm dia Fe 415 tie link bars at 300 mm c/c, RCC binders to be at every 1 metre
interval from floor level. The rate to be inclusive of cost of reinforcement and formwork,
cover blocks for reinforcement and all other incidental charges etc., all complete and as
directed. The rate to also include closing the gap between the masonry and RCC beam /
slab finished to required slope as directed by the Engineer-in-charge. Note:- The width of
the joints not to exceed 12mm.
2.04 Half Brick Providing and constructing 125 mm thick Brick Partition Walls (Half Brick) in super Sqm
Masonry structure at all floors in proper line and level, using good quality well burnt bricks, with a
minimum crushing strength of 50kg / sq.cm, in cement mortar 1:4, including all scaffolding,
staging, curing, all lifts, raking of joints, all labour, hire and fuel charges for all tools and
plants employed etc. complete and as directed. Rate shall include providing Concrete
Binders in proportion 1:2:4, 75mm thick reinforced with 2 nos. of 8 mm dia Fe 415 bars with
8mm dia Fe 415 tie link bars at 300 mm c/c, RCC binders to be at every 1 metre interval
from floor level. The rate to be inclusive of cost of reinforcement and formwork, cover blocks
for reinforcement and all other incidental charges etc., all complete and as directed. The
rate to also include closing the gap between the masonry and RCC beam / slab finished to
required slope as directed by the Engineer-in-charge. Note:- The width of the joints not to
exceed 12mm.
2.05 150mm thick Providing and constructing 150 mm thick Brick Partition Walls in super structure at all Sqm
Brick Masonry floors in proper line and level, using good quality well burnt bricks, with a minimum crushing
strength of 50kg / sq.cm, in cement mortar 1:4, including all scaffolding, staging, curing, all
lifts, raking of joints, all labour, hire and fuel charges for all tools and plants employed etc.
complete and as directed. Rate shall include providing Concrete Binders in proportion 1:2:4,
75mm thick reinforced with 2 nos. of 8 mm dia Fe 415 bars with 8mm dia Fe 415 tie link
bars at 300 mm c/c, RCC binders to be at every 1 metre interval from floor level. The rate to
be inclusive of cost of reinforcement and formwork, cover blocks for reinforcement and all
other incidental charges etc., all complete and as directed. The rate to also include closing
the gap between the masonry and RCC beam / slab finished to required slope as directed
by the Engineer-in-charge. Note:- The width of the joints not to exceed 12mm.

RATE AMOUNT
(Rs.) (Rs.)
2.06 Solid Block Providing and constructing Solid Concrete Block masonry in proper line and level at all
Masonry levels in cement mortar 1:4 using standard size of Blocks as 400 x 200mm of thickness as
given below, with minimum compressive strength of each block not less than 3.5 N/Sq.mm
including all scaffolding, staging, curing, all lifts, raking of joints, all labour, hire and fuel
charges for all tools and plants employed etc. complete and as directed. Rate shall include
providing Concrete Binders in proportion 1:2:4, 75mm thick reinforced with 2 nos. of 8 mm
dia Fe 415 bars with 8mm dia Fe 415 tie link bars at 300 mm c/c, RCC binders to be at
every 1 metre interval from floor level. The rate to be inclusive of cost of reinforcement and
formwork, cover blocks for reinforcement and all other incidental charges etc., all complete
and as directed. The rate to also include closing the gap between the masonry and RCC
beam / slab finished to required slope as directed by the Engineer-in-charge. Note:- The
width of the joints not to exceed 10mm.
a) 100mm thick unfinished block Sqm

b) 150mm thick unfinished block Sqm
c) 200mm thick unfinished block in cement mortar 1:6 and without RCC binders as Cum
mentioned above
2.07 Hollow Concrete Providing and constructing Hollow Concrete Block masonry in proper line and level at all
Block Masonry levels in cement mortar 1:4 using standard size of Blocks as 400 x 200mm of thickness as
given below, with minimum compressive strength of each block not less than 2.8 N/Sq.mm
including all scaffolding, staging, curing, all lifts, raking of joints, all labour, hire and fuel
charges for all tools and plants employed etc. complete and as directed. Rate shall include
providing Concrete Binders in proportion 1:2:4, 75mm thick reinforced with 2 nos. of 8 mm
dia Fe 415 bars with 8mm dia Fe 415 tie link bars at 300 mm c/c, RCC binders to be at
every 1 metre interval from floor level. The rate to be inclusive of cost of reinforcement and
formwork, cover blocks for reinforcement and all other incidental charges etc., all complete
and as directed. The rate to also include closing the gap between the masonry and RCC
beam / slab finished to required slope as directed by the Engineer-in-charge. Note:- The
width of the joints not to exceed 10mm.
a) 100mm thick unfinished hollow block Sqm

b) 150mm thick unfinished hollow block Sqm
c) 200mm thick unfinished hollow block in cement mortar 1:6 and without RCC binders Cum
as mentioned above

RATE AMOUNT
(Rs.) (Rs.)
2.08 Aerated Light Providing and constructing Steam Cured Aerated Light Weight Concrete Block Masonry
weight block in proper line and level,, at all levels in cement mortar 1:4 using standard size of blocks of
masonry thicknesses as given below, including all scaffolding, staging, curing, all lifts, raking of joints,
all labour, hire and fuel charges for all tools and plants employed etc. complete and as
directed. Rate shall include providing Concrete Binders in proportion 1:2:4, 75mm thick
reinforced with 2 nos. of 8 mm dia Fe 415 bars with 8mm dia Fe 415 tie link bars at 300 mm
c/c, RCC binders to be at every 1 metre interval from floor level. The rate to be inclusive of
cost of reinforcement and formwork, cover blocks for reinforcement and all other incidental
charges etc., all complete and as directed. The rate to also include closing the gap between
the masonry and RCC beam / slab finished to required slope as directed by the Engineer-in-
charge. Note:- The width of the joints not to exceed 10mm.
a) 75mm thick unfinished Light weight Block Sqm

b) 100mm thick unfinished Light weight Block Sqm
c) 150mm thick unfinished Light weight Block Sqm
d) 200mm thick unfinished Light weight Block in cement mortar 1:6 and without RCC Cum
binders as mentioned above
2.09 Siporex block Providing and constructing Light Weight Concrete Block Masonry (Siporex or equivalent
masonry make) in proper line and level, at all levels in cement mortar 1:4 using standard size of
blocks of thicknesses as given below, including all scaffolding, staging, curing, all lifts,
raking of joints, all labour, hire and fuel charges for all tools and plants employed etc.
complete and as directed. Rate shall include providing Concrete Binders in proportion 1:2:4,
75mm thick reinforced with 2 nos. of 8 mm dia Fe 415 bars with 8mm dia Fe 415 tie link
bars at 300 mm c/c, RCC binders to be at every 1 metre interval from floor level. The rate to
be inclusive of cost of reinforcement and formwork, cover blocks for reinforcement and all
other incidental charges etc., all complete and as directed. The rate to also include closing
the gap between the masonry and RCC beam / slab finished to required slope as directed
by the Engineer-in-charge. Note:- The width of the joints not to exceed 10mm.
a) 75mm thick unfinished Light weight Block Sqm

b) 100mm thick unfinished Light weight Block Sqm
c) 150mm thick unfinished Light weight Block Sqm
d) 200mm thick unfinished Light weight Block in cement mortar 1:6 and without RCC Cum
binders as mentioned above

RATE AMOUNT
(Rs.) (Rs.)
3.00 WATER PROOFING

(i) All the work has to be carried out by approved specialist agency as shown at the end of
the Notes
(ii) Ten years performance guarantee on requisite stamp paper has to be furnished by the
main contractor
(iii) Unless otherwise specified, the rate quoted shall include for the following
(a) All material, labour, workmanship and sequence of operation as specified by the
specialist agency.
(b) Necessary scaffolding to work at all levels.
(c) Curing for twenty one days
(d) Work at all levels
(iv) Testing of waterproofing by storing of water as directed by the employer for 7 days. In
case of failure, or leakages, the contractor to carry out remedial measures as suggested by
the Engineer in Charge. In extreme cases, the contractor to re-do the entire waterproofing
after breaking the faulty one. No extra payments to be done.
(v) Only plan area will be measured & paid. No extra will be paid for forming vata (gola) at
the junction of slab and wall/parapet/column
The following are the Acceptable Specialised Executing Waterproofing Agencies (in
alphabetical order). No substitutions will be permitted
(1) Aqua Alliance Pvt. Ltd., H.O. at Mumbai ; Ph : 022- 22013256, 22096431 ; Fax :
22050386 ; email : aqua@asean-mail.com , Branch offices at : Chennai, Pune, Bangalore
(2) Building Protection Systems (BPS), H.O. at Bangalore ; Ph : 080-25255784, 25257299 ;

Fax : 080-252891659 ; email : kaura@bgl.vsnl.net.in , Branch Offices at : Pune,
Ahmedabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Jaipur, Mehsana
(3) IPWT Corporation, H.O. at Mumbai ; Ph : 022-25559191, 25505766 ; Fax : 022-
25559132 ; email : gfcho@vsnl.com ; Branch Offices at : Ahmedabad, New Delhi,
Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik
(4) Likproof India Pvt. Ltd., H.O. at Mumbai ; Ph : 022-22020083 ; Fax : 022-22851866
(5) NINA Concrete Systems Pvt. Ltd., H.O. at Mumbai ; Ph : 022-23692462, 23683276 ; Fax
: 022-23693276 ; email : ninaind@bom5.vsnl.net.in ; Branch Offices at : Pune, Bangalore,
Chennai

RATE AMOUNT
(Rs.) (Rs.)
Retaining wall, raft slab, UG tank waterproofing

3.01 Crystallisation Providing and applying proprietary Flexible-Matrix “Catalytic” In-depth Crystalline
waterproofing Waterproofing System in box-type fashion as per manufacturers’ specification and as
approved by the engineer-in-charge to permanently fix non-soluble crystalline growth
throughout the capillary tracts and pores of concrete at a speed of minimum 60 - 65 cms per
year inside concrete and simultaneously provide a flexible membranous barrier capable of
bridging cracks upto 1 mm width. The Flexible-Matrix “Catalytic” In-depth Crystalline
Waterproofing System shall be able to withstand atleast 460 ft. of water head pressure. Both
the above characteristics shall be supported with an International Test Report. The Flexible-
Matrix “Catalytic” In-depth Crystalline System [approved systems : (1) TAMMS Hey’Di (2)
ZUPA Intrex ; (3) VANDEX Super (4) ANTI-HYDRO INTL. AH-Hydrocap (7) TECH DRY
Protekta] shall be applied at a minimum coverage rate of 0.8 - 1.0 kg./sq.m. on the
honeycomb-free, levelled plum PCC before tying reinforcement for the RCC raft and on the
retaining wall from the external side.
Cost to include base preparation including cleaning and wire-brushing the PCC surface,
plugging / grouting any leaking points on the PCC with a specialised fast setting mortar,
treating all construction joints, cracks, honeycombs on the RCC Raft and retaining wall by
plugging / grouting with a specialised non-shrink cementitious compound, etc., complete
with a protective layer of 50 mm thick, M-20 concrete screed (if the system requires)
admixed with a integral waterproofing compound and a guarantee for minimum period of 15
years from completion.
Raft Slab sqm
Retaining wall sqm
UG Tank sqm
OR
3.02 Membrane type Providing and applying waterproofing treatment with Membrane type waterproofing
waterproofing method in box-type fashion , i.e. on the PCC below raft and on the retaining wall from the
external side using APP Polymer Modified Bituminous Membrane (approved system : (1)
FOSROC “Proofex Torch Seal” ; (2) VALLI ZABBAN “Zetagum” / “Monogum”; (3) TEXSA
“Moply FP”; (4) POLYBIT “Polyplus” with UV resistance, underground ground-chemical
resistance, high melting points, flexible and elastic with high adhesive strength. The
membrane shall be reinforced with a layer of non-woven polyester fabric of minimum 180
g/sqm or composite reinforcement of minimum of 175 g/sqm and reinforced with glass fibre
grill of 8 g/sqm. The upper surface is finished with calibrated granules of 1 mm, pressed
mechanically into the bitumen.

RATE AMOUNT
(Rs.) (Rs.)
The under surface is finished with a polyethylene foil of 12 micron thickness. The total
membrane thickness is 4mm and minimum weight 4.2 to 4.5 kg/m² including coating with
compatible primer of bituminous base and torch application with overlap of 70 - 100 mm
wherever required. The reinforcement provided shall be able to withstand the traffic flow
density and after construction and shall carry a minimum guarantee period of 10 years. Cost
to include laying and torching the prefabricated overlap at ends. Cost to include necessary
protection to layer either by colour slates / granules / 3 mm thick hard bituboard, as
approved by consultants, grouting the construction joints, cracks, honeycombs, etc.
Raft Slab sqm

Retaining wall sqm
UG Tank sqm
OR
3.03 Acrylic Polymer The first part consisting of providing and applying Acrylic Polymer Modified Cementitious sqm
Modified Coating (1) ZUPA Hydro-Tight ; (2) SIKA Top Seal 107 (3) FOSROC Brushbond (4)
Cementitious HITCHENS Formdex UNI (5) ANTI-HYDRO INTL. AH-Hydroseal in 2 or 3 coats in box-type
Coating fashion, i.e. on the PCC below raft and on the retaining wall from the external side, as per
manufacturers’ specification and as approved by the engineer-in-charge, complete. The
treatment to include cleaning and wire-brushing the concrete surface, treating all the cracks
(wider than hairline), construction joints and honeycombs by grouting with specialised non-
shrink cementitious compound, followed by providing and applying a protective 20 mm thick,
CM 1 : 4 plaster admixed with a integral waterproofing compound, curing, at all levels and
heights, etc., complete.
Raft Slab sqm

Retaining wall sqm
UG Tank sqm

Aug-08
TAJ GATEWAT HOTEL AT KOLKATA
Bill No. 3 - DAYWORKS
DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT RATE AMOUNT

(INR) (INR)
A DAYWORKS
The Contractor is required to include the following

qauntities of labour, materials and plant to be executed
as Dayworks for the purpose of ascertaining the cost of
incidental works where work cannot otherwise be properly
measured and valued.
The Daywork sheets shall be numbered and fully describe

the site instructions to which they refer to and shall be
summarised and submitted to the Engineer for
verification, not later than three days following the day in
which the work was executed or earlier if the Engineer so
directs. Soon aftre the approval of the daywork sheet by
the Engineer the contractor shall organise to submit the
filluy priced daywork to the QS/ Cost Consultant for
verification.
The works to be carried out on a Daywork basis will be

valued at the rates inserted by the Contractor.
B Overheads
The term overhead applicable to labour, material and

plant shall be deemed to include the relevant items from
the following:
1. Head Office charges

2. Site Supervision and Site Staff
3. Overtime working
3. Normal breaks within working hours
3. Transport
4. Time lost due to inclement weather
5. Bonuses and all other incentive
6. Apprentices' study time
7. Annual and public holidays
8. Fares and time allowances for travelling
9. Subsistence and periodic leave allowances
10. Third party and Employer's liability insurance
11. Sick pay or insurance in respect therof
12. Use, repair and sharpening of small tools
13. All non-mechanically operated plant, erected
scaffolding, staging and trestles, protective clothing,
artificial lighting, storage facilities and the like that may
be in general use on the site
14. All other liabilities and related obligations whatsoever.
To Collection INR
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Aug-08

(INR) (INR)
A Labour
Where labour is employed on Daywork the Contractor

shall be reimbursed at the rates entered in this bill for any
number of actual hours worked.
The Contractor's rates must include for the amount of

wages to be paid to the work people inclusive of all
overheads and profit and such extra payments or
differentials as are paid in respectof staff responsibility,
discomfort, inconvenience and risk, in accordance with the
rules and awards of the recognised wage fixing bodies of
the trades concerned.
Trade
Unskilled Labour Hrs
Skilled Labour Hrs
Ganger Hrs
Bar Bender Hrs
Mason Hrs
Carpenter/Joiner Hrs
Plumber/Pipe Fitter Hrs
Plasterer/Tile Fitter Hrs
Painter Hrs
Steel erector Hrs
Welder uncoded Hrs
Welder coded Hrs
Chargehand ductwork erector Hrs
Thermal insulation erector Hrs
Ductwork fabricator Hrs
To Collection INR

Aug-08

(INR) (INR)
Ductwork erector Hrs
Fitter Mechanic Hrs
Transport Driver Hrs
Plant Operator Hrs
Chargehand Electrician Hrs
Electrician Hrs
Electrician's Mate Hrs
Cable Jointer Hrs
Air Conditioning Fitter Hrs
A Materials
Where materials supplied by the Contractor are used for

Daywork, the Contractor shall be reimbursed the actual
net cost of the materials,including delivery to the site,
plus the percentage for overheads and profit inserted
below
Materials supplied from the Contractor's stock shall be

paid for at current market prices plus justifiable charges
for handling and delivery to site, plus the percentage for
overheads and profit.
The cost of all materials referred to above is the cost less

all trade discount
B Materials
Add for profit and overheads %
To Collection INR

Aug-08

(INR) (INR)
A Plant
Note : Attendant labour on mechanical plant and labour

erecting and dismantling other plant will be paid for as
"Labour".
Where plant is employed on Daywork the contractor shall

be reimbursed for the use of mechanically operated plant
for the actual time engaged in Daywork at the rates
entered in the Plant Schedule.
The standard accessories used with the plant shall be

deemed to be included in the daily rates
Tenderers shall insert the capacity of the plant wherever it

is not specified, based on the types and capacities
available with them
Standing and breakdown time will be deemed to be

included in the rates.
The Tenderer's rates must include for overheads and

profit.
Mechanical plant not included in the bill will be paid for at

rates analogous to the rates in the bill.
The labour involved in the servicing and maintenance of

the plant shall be deemed to be included in the rates for
the plant
Plant Schedule
Air compressors
Type/make ____________ Capcity _____________ Hrs
Concrete Mixers
To Collection INR

Aug-08

(INR) (INR)
Dumpers
Water Tanker
Vibrator
Motor lorry
Lorry mounted cranes
Mobile cranes
Excavators
To Collection INR

Aug-08

(INR) (INR)
Temporary Generating set
Pumps
Welding and cutting set, gas
Welding set electric arc
Forklifts
To Collection INR

Aug-08

(INR) (INR)
COLLECTION From
Page
Bill No 11 Dayworks
To Final Summary INR.

August 2008
FINAL SUMMARY
S. No DESCRIPTION BILL / PAGE AMOUNT (INR)
1 Preliminaries Bill No 1
2 Main Building Bill No 2
A. Earthwork Pages - 2
B. Concrete – Plain and Reinforced Pages - 2
C. Form work Pages - 2
D. Reinforcement Pages - 1
E. Structural Steel Pages - 2
F. Piling Pages - 2
G. Miscellaneous Pages - 1
H. Brick works Pages - 3
3 Day Works Pages - 7
Total carried to Form of Tender
Provision for Works Contract Tax ( % age )
Provision for Services Tax ( % age )
Tenderer’s Signature & Stamp _______________________________
08 156 Final Summary – Piling, Civil, Structural and Brick Work - Issue 1 – revision 0 FS - 1 of 2
August 2008
APPENDIX A – LETTER OF TENDER
CONTRACT: TAJ GATEWAY HOTEL AT KOLKATA
To
M/s Jalan Intercontinental Hotel Pvt Ltd

9C Lord Sinha Road, Ground Floor
Kolkatai – 700 071
Attention: Mr Aditya Jalan. MD
Dear Sir,
1. Having examined the Conditions of Contract, Specification, Drawings and Bill of Quantities and Addenda
Nos ------------ for the execution of the Piling, Civil and Structural Works, we, the undersigned, offer to
execute and complete such Works and remedy any defects therein in conformity with the Conditions of
Contract, Specification, Drawings, Bill of Quantities and Addenda for the sum of
or such other sum as may be determined in accordance with the said Conditions.
2. We acknowledge that the Appendix forms part of our Tender.
3. We undertake, if our Tender is accepted, to commence the Works in accordance with the contract
conditions and to complete the whole of the Works comprised in the Contract within 517( Five Hundred
and Seventeen) days.
4. We agree to abide by this Tender for the period of 90 days from the date fixed for receiving the same and it
shall remain binding upon us and may be accepted at any time before the expiration of that period.
5. If this offer is accepted, we will provide the specified Performance Security for 10% of the accepted
Contract Sum in the format specified in the tender document.
6. Unless and until a formal Agreement is prepared and executed this Tender, together with your written
acceptance thereof, shall constitute a binding contract between us.
7. We understand that you are not bound to accept the lowest or any tender you may receive.
8. We have enclosed a priced Bill of Quantities equal to our Tender Sum
08 156 - Tender Appendix – Piling, Civil, Structural and Brick Works - Issue 1 – Revision 0 TA - 1
August 2008
APPENDIX A – LETTER OF TENDER (Contd…)
Dated this --------------------------------- day of ---------------------------------- 20-----------------
Signature--------------------------------------- in the capacity of ----------------------------------------
duly authorised to sign tenders for and on behalf of -----------------------------------------------------
(IN BLOCK CAPITALS)
Address ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Witness ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Occupation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
August 2008
APPENDIX B – FORM OF TENDER SECURITY
To
M M/s Jalan Intercontinental Hotel Pvt Ltd

Dear Sir,
We have been informed that -------------------------------- (hereinafter called the “Contractor”) is submitting an offer
for such Contract in response to your invitation, and that the conditions of your invitation included in your
Instructions to Tenders require his offer to be supported by a tender security.
At the request of the Contractor, we (name of bank) ---------------------- hereby irrevocably undertake to pay you,
the Beneficiary/Employer, any sum or sums not exceeding in total the amount of -------------------------------- (say:
------------------------------- ) upon receipt by us of your demand in writing and your written statement (in the
demand) stating that:
a) the Contractor has, without your agreement, withdrawn his offer after the latest time specified for this
submission and before the expiry of its period of validity or
b) the Contractor has refused to accept the correction of errors in his offer in accordance with such
conditions of invitation, or
c) you awarded the Contract to the Contractor and he has failed to comply with sub-clause 1.6 of the
conditions of Contract, or
d) you awarded the Contract to the Contractor and he has failed to comply with sub-clause 4.2 of the
conditions of Contract, or
We undertake to pay to the Employer up to the above amount upon receipt of his first written demand, without
the Employer having to substantiate his demand, provided that in his demand the Employer will note that the
amount claimed by him is due to him owing to the occurrence of one or any of the above conditions, specifying
the occurred condition or conditions.
This Guarantee will remain in force up to and including the date 28 days after the deadline for submission of
the tender as such deadline is stated in the Instructions to Tenderers. Any demand in respect of this Guarantee
should reach the Bank not later than the above date.
We undertake to extend the validity of this guarantee by a further period once the Contractor confirms your
request to extend the tender validity period beyond the date specified in the Instructions to Tenderers.
Date Authorised Signature(s) & Stamp
August 2008
APPENDIX C – FORM OF AGREEMENT
This agreement made the -------------------------- day of ------------------------ 20-------------------
Between -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
of ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------- (hereinafter called “the Employer”) of the one part and
--------------------------------------------------------------- of ---------------------------------------------------------
(hereinafter called “ the Contractor”) of the other part
Whereas the Employer is desirous that Piling, Civil and Structural Works should be executed by the
Contractor, viz --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
and has accepted a Tender by the Contractor for the execution and completion of such
Works and the remedying of any defects therein.
Now this Agreement witnesseth as follows;
a) In this Agreement words and expressions shall have the same meanings as are respectively assigned to
them in the Conditions of Contract hereinafter referred to.
b) The following documents shall be deemed to form and be read and construed as part of this Agreement,
viz:
(a) The Letter of Acceptance;

(b) The said Tender;
(c) The Conditions of Contract (Parts I and II);
(d) The Specification;
(e) The Drawings; and
(f) The Bill of Quantities.
c) In consideration of the payments to be made by the Employer to the Contractor as hereinafter mentioned
the Contractor hereby covenants with the Employer to execute and complete the Works and remedy any
defects therein in conformity in all respects with the provisions of the Contract.
d) The Engineer hereby covenants to pay the Contractor in consideration of the execution
and completion of the works and the remedying of defects therein the Contract Price or such other sum as
may become payable under the provisions of the Contract at the times and in the manner prescribed by
the Contract.
August 2008
APPENDIX C – FORM OF AGREEMENT ( Contd…)
In Witness whereof the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed the
day and year first before written in accordance with their respective laws.
SIGNED BY: _____________________ SIGNED BY: _____________________
For and on behalf of the Employer For and on behalf of the Contractor
In the presence of In the presence of
Witness : _______________________ Witness : ________________________
Name : _______________________ Name : _______________________
Address: _______________________ Address: _______________________
Date : _______________________ Date: _______________________
August 2008
APPENDIX D – FORM OF PERFORMANCE BOND
To

Dear Sir,
THIS Performance Bond is given on the day of , Two Thousand and (200 ) by
(*Name of Bank) having its registered office at (hereinafter called "the
Obligor") in favour of at [state address] (hereinafter called "the
Employer" which expression shall include its Assigns and Successors in Law).
By an agreement dated (hereinafter called "the Contract") made between

(Name of Contractor) having its registered address at [state address] (hereinafter called "the
Contractor") of the one part and the Employer of the other part, the Contractor agreed to carry out, bring to
completion and maintain the (State nature of contract) for the sum of Indian Rupees
(INR ).
AND WHEREAS the Obligor has been requested by the Contractor to, and has, in consideration of the Employer
not insisting on the Contractor paying 5% of the Accepted Contract Amount as a security deposit for the Contract,
agreed to issue this Performance Bond.
August 2008
APPENDIX D – FORM OF PERFORMANCE BOND ( Contd…)
NOW THIS DEED WITNESSETH as follows:
1) The Obligor hereby unconditionally and irrevocably undertakes and covenants to pay to the Employer
forthwith upon demand in writing a sum or sums not exceeding in the aggregate Indian Rupees
(INR ) (hereinafter called "the said sum").
The demanded sum shall be paid to the Employer in full immediately without any reference to the
Contractor nor requiring any proof that the Employer is entitled to such reimbursement or utilising such
sum in accordance with the Contract and notwithstanding the existence of any dispute between the
Employer and the Contractor arising from or in connection with the Contract or in respect of any amount
payable thereunder and notwithstanding any request or instruction by the Contractor not to pay the
same. Payment of any sum so demanded shall be made in full without any set-off, deduction or counter-
claim whatsoever. The Employer shall be entitled under this clause to more than one (1) demand
provided that the said sum is not exceeded.
2) The demand shall be sent by hand or AR Registered post to the registered address of the Obligor.
3) The Obligor shall not be discharged or released from this Performance Bond by any modification,
amendment or variation in or to any of the conditions or provisions of the Contract or by reason of any
arrangement made between the Contractor and the Employer with or without the assent of the Obligor,
or by any breach of the Contract or invalidity of the Contract or by any alteration in the obligations
undertaken by the Contractor or by any forbearance, whether as to payment, time, performance or any
matter afforded to the Contractor.
4) This Performance Bond shall remain in full force and effect from (insert Commencement Date) to (insert
date which is inclusive of the Defects Notification Period plus 90 days), or until the date of the issuance
of the Performance Certificate under the Contract, whichever is the later.
5) This Performance Bond shall be governed and interpreted in all aspects in accordance with the laws of
India.
August 2008
APPENDIX D – FORM OF PERFORMANCE BOND ( Contd…)
IN WITNESS WHEREOF this Performance Bond was executed and delivered the day and year first before
written.
* SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED

on behalf of [name of bank] }
by its Attorney [name of Attorney] }
acting under a Power of Attorney dated the day of } ...........................
200 (a copy of which was deposited } Attorney
in the Registry, Supreme Court on the day of }
200 and registered as No. of 200 ) }
}
}
}
}
in the presence of }
[name of witness] } ..........................
[NRIC No.] } Witness
}
OR
* The Common Seal of [name of bank] }

was hereunto affixed }
in the presence of : }
} COMMON
} SEAL
}
}
}
(*Delete if not applicable)
August 2008
APPENDIX E – FORM OF ADVANCE GUARANTEE
To

Dear Sir
We have been informed that

______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________(hereinafter called the “Principal”) is your contractor
under such Contract and wishes to receive an advance payment, for which the Contract requires him to obtain
a guarantee.
At the request of the Principal, we

________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________.hereby irrevocably undertake to pay you, the
Beneficiary, any sum or sums not exceeding in total the amount of Indian Rupees ________________ (the
“guaranteed amount”, say : (Indian Rupees ____________________________________) upon receipt by us
of your demand in writing and your written statement stating:
(a) that the Principal has failed to repay the advance payment in accordance with the conditions of
Contract, and
(b) the amount which the Principal has failed to repay
This guarantee shall become effective upon receipt of the advance payment by the Principal. Such guaranteed
amount shall be reduced by the amounts of the advance payment repaid to you, as evidenced by your notices
issued under sub-clause 14.6 of the conditions of Contract.
Any demand for payment must contain your signature(s) which must be authenticated by your bankers or by a
notary public. The authenticated demand and statement must be received by us at this office on or before
_______________ (the “expiry date” or extended expiry date), when this guarantee shall expire and shall be
returned to us. We undertake to pay you such guaranteed amount upon receipt by us, within such period of 28
days, of your demand in writing and your written statement that the advance payment has not been repaid.
August 2008
APPENDIX E – FORM OF ADVANCE GUARANTEE ( Contd…)
We have been informed that the Beneficiary may require the Principal to extend this guarantee if the advance
payment has not been repaid by the date 28 days prior to such expiry date. In the event, we undertake to
extend this guarantee for a further period of 90 days commencing from the expiry date.
This guarantee shall be governed by the laws of India.
Name and Signature(s) of authorized persons ___________________________________
Address________________________________________________________
Date___________________________________________________________
Name of Witness ___________________________________
Date ___________________________________
August 2008
APPENDIX F – FORM OF RETENTION GUARANTEE
To

Dear Sir
WHEREAS__________________________________[name and address of Contractor] (hereinafter called “the

Contractor”) has undertaken, in pursuance of Contract __________________________________
dated________ to execute_____________________________________________[name of Contract and
brief description of Works] (hereinafter called “the Contract”).
AND
WHEREAS the Contractor wishes to receive an early payment of (part of) the retention for which the contract
requires the Contractor to furnish you with a Bank Guarantee by a recognised bank, approved by you, for the
sum of ___________________________ specified therein as security for compliance with his obligations to
rectify defects in accordance with the Contract;
WHEREAS we have agreed to give the Contractor such a Bank Guarantee and hereby affirm that we are the
Guarantor and responsible to you, on behalf of the Contractor, up to a total of ________________ [amount of
guarantee] __________________________________________________________ [In words],
such sum being payable in the currency in which the Contract Price is payable
We agree unconditionally and irrevocably to guarantee as primary obligator and not as Surety merely, the
payment to you on your first demand without whatsoever right of objection on our part and without your first
claim to the Contractor, in the amount not exceeding _______________________[amount of guarantee]
___________________________________________[in words].
August 2008
APPENDIX F – FORM OF RETENTION GUARANTEE ( Cont’d…)
We further agree that no change or addition to or other modification of the terms of the Contract or of the
Works to be performed there under or of any of the Contract documents which may be made between you and
the Contractor shall in any way release us from any liability under this guarantee, and we hereby waive notice
of any such change, addition or modification.
This guarantee shall be valid until 28 days from the date of issue of the performance certificate. We understand
that the Contractor will be required to extend this guarantee if the performance certificate has not been issued
by the date 28 days prior to such expiry date. We undertake to pay you such guaranteed amount upon receipt
by us, within such period of 28 days, of your demand in writing and your written statement that this guarantee
has not been extended.
Signature and seal of the guarantor___________________________________
Name of Bank___________________________________________________
Address________________________________________________________
Date___________________________________________________________
August 2008
APPENDIX G – LIST OF DRAWINGS
The Structural drawings attached to this tender document are listed below. Tenderers are advised to review the
list with the drawings received and immediately inform the Engineer on any missing drawings.
ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS – MAIN BUILDING
August 2008
STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS – MAIN BUILDING
August 2008
APPENDIX H – SITE INSPECTION DECLRATAION
The Tenderer shall inspect the site prior to the submission of the tender to satisfy himself with the site
conditions and sign this declaration as an evidence of such site visit.
Date of visit
Name(s) & Designation(s) of Representative(s)

who visited the Site
Name of Authorised Tender Signatory
Signature of Authorised Tender Signatory
August 2008
APPENDIX I – PROPOSED SUBCONTRACTORS
The Tenderer shall provide details of the works he intends to subcontract and the proposed Subcontractors in
the table below. The Tenderer shall not include any work that is a subject of a Prime Cost sum in the tender
document.
Nature of Work Name(s) of Proposed Subcontractor(s)

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TAJ GATEWAY HOTEL AT KOLKATA

PILING, CIVIL, STRUCTURAL AND BRICK WORK

CLIENT : JALAN INTERCONTINENTAL

ENGINEER ARCHETYPE GROUP

QS / COST CONSULTANT : PADGHAMS COST MANAGEMENT PVT LTD

STRUCTURAL CONSULTANT HALCROW CONSULTANTS

M & E SERVICES CONSULTANT TECHNO GROUP

TAJ GATEWAY HOTEL AT KOLKATA

TENDER FOR PILING, CIVIL, STRUCTURAL AND BRICK WORK

Tender Invitation Page 1 - 2

Appendix to Instruction to Tenderers AT – 1 to 4

Particular Conditions of Contract CC – 1 to 14

Technical Specifications Page – 1 to 67

List of Makes Page 1 – 1

Bill No 1 – Preliminaries Page 1 – 4

Bill No 2 – Main building Page 1 – 15

Day Works Page 1 – 7

Final Summary Page 1 – 1

Appendix A: Form of Tender

Appendix B: Form of Tender Security

Appendix C: Form of Agreement

Appendix D: Form of Performance Bond

Appendix E: Form of Advance Guarantee

Appendix F: Form of Retention Guarantee

Appendix G: List of Drawings

Appendix H: Site Inspection Declaration

Appendix I: Proposed Sub Contractors

Appendix I: Soil Investigation Report

Attached to Tender Document as listed in Appendix G

TAJ GATEWAY HOTEL AT KOLKATA

TENDER FOR PILING, CIVIL & STRUCTURAL WORKS

Instruction to Tenderers (with Appendix)

4 Tender Document Fee

TAJ GATEWAY HOTEL AT KOLKATA

TENDER FOR PILING, CIVIL & STRUCTURAL WORKS

INSTRUCTION TO TENDERERS (cont’d)

The Tender document shall be addressed to

M/s Jalan Inter Continental

Attention: Mr Aditya Jalan. Managing Director

1. Copy of Company Registration

2. Power of Attorney for the signatory signing the Tender

3. Proposals for subcontracting components of the Works

TAJ GATEWAY HOTEL AT KOLKATA

TENDER FOR PILING, CIVIL & STRUCTURAL WORKS

INSTRUCTION TO TENDERERS (cont’d)

6 Additional Information (cont’d)

5. Preliminary work programme supported with brief on proposed resources

Cement (all grades) - INR …….per Bag

Reinforcement steel (all diameters) - INR …….per MT

RMC (all grades) - INR …….per M3

The alternative proposal(s) shall be considered at the Employer’s discretion.

TAJ GATEWAY HOTEL AT KOLKATA

TENDER FOR PILING, CIVIL & STRUCTURAL WORKS

INSTRUCTION TO TENDERERS (cont’d)

TAJ GATEWAY HOTEL AT KOLKATA

TENDER FOR PILING, CIVIL & STRUCTURAL WORKS

INSTRUCTION TO TENDERERS (cont’d)

12 Tender Pricing (cont’d)

TAJ GATEWAY HOTEL AT KOLKATA

TENDER FOR PILING, CIVIL & STRUCTURAL WORKS

INSTRUCTION TO TENDERERS (cont’d)

The tender security of the successful Tenderer shall be forfeited if

1. the Tenderer does not accept the contract award or